Oatka Creek at Garbutt water level

Name: Oatka Creek at Garbutt water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Oatka Creek, New York, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.38ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 10:00 PM EDT (32 min ago)

Flow: 46.1 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.40 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 08:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 11:08 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Oatka Creek at Garbutt reads 2.38 ft, a normal level.

It is 3.62 ft below the flood stage of 6.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.40 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 08:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.38 ft and 2.44 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 8.64 ftMarch 31, 1960
Forecast peak: 2.40 ftSunday, October 18 at 08:00 PM

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 6.00 ft, still 3.62 ft away.

What happens at each level

8.00 ft: Major flood, extensive residential flooding along creek. Major damages in Mumford, Wheatland, Scottsville, and Garbutt. Roadways closed. Widespread agricultural flooding near the creek in Monroe and Genesee counties. Probable backwater effects from Genesee River.
7.00 ft: Moderate flood, widespread flooding of agricultural lands below LeRoy. Significant residential flooding along creek, especially in Mumford, Wheatland, and Scottsville. Roadway flooding begins. Some backwater effects possible from Genesee River near Scottsville.
6.00 ft: Flood stage, general flooding of agricultural land begins, some basement flooding in Scottsville and Garbutt.
5.00 ft: Action stage, some minor overflow into agricultural lands near confluence with Genesee River. No damages.
2.38 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	8.64 ft	March 31, 1960
2	8.57 ft	January 9, 1998
3	8.52 ft	March 29, 1950
4	8.38 ft	March 8, 1956
5	8.18 ft	March 5, 1976
6	7.97 ft	March 2, 1955
7	7.83 ft	March 31, 1993
8	7.50 ft	March 15, 2007
9	7.39 ft	February 25, 1985
10	7.27 ft	February 13, 2009

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:30 AM Sunset 06:24 PM Daylight 10 hr, 54 min First quarter 55%

Map

Other gauges on Oatka Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Oatka Creek at WarsawRiver gauge, Oatka Creek	8.9 cfs	Low	−2.0 cfs	25 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Genesee River at AvonRiver gauge, Genesee River	15.95 ft	Below flood stage	−0.30 ft	6 mi
Black Creek at ChurchvilleRiver gauge, Black Creek	1.76 ft	Below flood stage	−0.12 ft	8 mi
Genesee River at Ballantyne Bridge near MortimerRiver gauge, Genesee River	11.88 ft	Normal	+0.06 ft	8 mi
Red Creek below Co Highway 85 at MortimerRiver gauge, Red Creek	8.6 cfs	Normal	−5.7 cfs	9 mi
Honeoye Creek at Honeoye FallsRiver gauge, Honeoye Creek	2.27 ft	Below flood stage	+0.25 ft	11 mi
Conesus Creek near LakevilleRiver gauge, Conesus Creek	13.3 cfs	Normal	−0.5 cfs	11 mi
Genesee River at Ford Street Bridge, RochesterRiver gauge, Genesee River	951 cfs	Normal	+187 cfs	13 mi
Round Pond Creek at Straub Road at GreeceRiver gauge, Round Pond Creek	1.9 cfs	Normal	−0.7 cfs	14 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Oatka Creek at Garbutt?

The official flood stage is 6.00 ft. The level is currently 3.62 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Oatka Creek at Garbutt today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 10:00 PM EDT, the water level was 2.38 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Oatka Creek at Garbutt rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Oatka Creek at Garbutt normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Oatka Creek at Garbutt?

The highest level on record is 8.64 ft on March 31, 1960.

Is Oatka Creek at Garbutt expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.40 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 08:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:04230500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.01000, -77.79139 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	2.38 ft	2026-10-19 02:00	Provisional
Flow	46.1 cfs	2026-10-19 02:00	Provisional

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