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SwedenBlack Creek at Churchville water level
River gauge, Black Creek, New York, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 32.4 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.60 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 10:49 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Black Creek at Churchville is at 1.67 ft, in the normal range.
It is 4.33 ft below the flood stage of 6.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.60 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 1.60 ft and 1.89 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 9.44 ftMarch 31, 1960
- Forecast peak
- 1.70 ftTuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM
Floating and fishing near Black Creek at Churchville
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 6.00 ft, 4.33 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 8.00 ft
- Major flood, extensive lowland flooding along entire reach of creek in Genesee and Monroe counties. Serious residential flooding Churchville, Chili, to the vicinity of the Rochester airport. Some backwater problems from the Genesee River east of Chili.
- 7.00 ft
- Moderate flood, widespread agricultural flooding along entire length of creek. Some residential flooding begins Churchville to Chili area. Possible road closures.
- 6.00 ft
- Flood stage, more widespread agricultural land flooding, some backyard and basement flooding Churchville to Chili but minimal damages.
- 5.00 ft
- Action stage, some localized overflow into agricultural lands near confluence with Genesee River.
- 1.67 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: 21 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.44 ft | March 31, 1960 |
| 2 | 9.19 ft | January 9, 1998 |
| 3 | 8.83 ft | March 28, 1950 |
| 4 | 8.52 ft | March 30, 1993 |
| 5 | 8.05 ft | February 25, 1985 |
| 6 | 7.99 ft | December 23, 2013 |
| 7 | 7.85 ft | December 29, 2008 |
| 8 | 7.83 ft | September 10, 2004 |
| 9 | 7.75 ft | April 4, 2005 |
| 10 | 7.72 ft | March 6, 1979 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Black Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Creek near GrayRiver gauge, Black Creek | 56.6 cfs | Low | −13.3 cfs | 148 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oatka Creek at GarbuttRiver gauge, Oatka Creek | 2.38 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Genesee River at Ballantyne Bridge near MortimerRiver gauge, Genesee River | 11.76 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 10 mi |
| Round Pond Creek at Straub Road at GreeceRiver gauge, Round Pond Creek | 1.7 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 11 mi |
| Red Creek below Co Highway 85 at MortimerRiver gauge, Red Creek | 2.6 cfs | Low | −3.5 cfs | 12 mi |
| Northrup Creek at North GreeceRiver gauge, Northrup Creek | 2.7 cfs | Very low | −0.5 cfs | 13 mi |
| Genesee River at Ford Street Bridge, RochesterRiver gauge, Genesee River | 1,060 cfs | Normal | +439 cfs | 14 mi |
| Genesee River at AvonRiver gauge, Genesee River | 15.61 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 14 mi |
| Sandy Creek at North HamlinRiver gauge, Sandy Creek | 80.4 cfs | High | −3.2 cfs | 16 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Black Creek at Churchville?
The official flood stage is 6.00 ft. The level is currently 4.33 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 Black Creek at Churchville today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 02:00 PM EDT, the water level was 1.67 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Black Creek at Churchville rising or falling?
Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Black Creek at Churchville normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Black Creek at Churchville?
The highest level on record is 9.44 ft on March 31, 1960.
Is Black Creek at Churchville expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.60 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:04231000(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.10056, -77.88247(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 | 1.67 ft | 2026-10-20 18:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 32.4 cfs | 2026-10-20 18:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Black Creek at Churchville (usgs:04231000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/black-creek-at-churchville
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