Major Flood
8 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
7 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
8 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 ft
Moderate flood, widespread agricultural flooding along entire length of creek. Some residential flooding begins Churchville to Chili area. Possible road closures.
6 ft
Flood stage, more widespread agricultural land flooding, some backyard and basement flooding Churchville to Chili but minimal damages.
5 ft
Action stage, some localized overflow into agricultural lands near confluence with Genesee River.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 1960 | 9.44 ft | 4,880 cfs |
| Jan 8, 1998 | 9.19 ft | 2,930 cfs |
| Mar 27, 1950 | 8.83 ft | 4,750 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Black Creek at Churchville?
The Black Creek at Churchville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04231000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Black Creek at Churchville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Black Creek at Churchville is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 8 feet.
How do I get alerts when Black Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Black Creek at Churchville to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Black Creek at Churchville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Monroe County, New York at coordinates 43.1006°N, 77.8822°W. USGS site number: 04231000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Impact statements listed below may not be representative during times of ice jam flooding.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.