Major Flood
692 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: CNDN6). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
691 ft
Minor Flood
690 ft
Action Stage
689 ft
What Floods at Each Level
692 ft
Widespread flooding of lakefront property along East Lake and West Lake Roads. The city pier innundated...some flooding of commercial property on Lakeshore Drive.
691 ft
Moderate flooding to low lying lakefront property along all shores...some structures along East Lake and West Lake Roads impacted.
690 ft
Flood stage...Flooding begins to some low lying residential structures along the lake.
689 ft
Elevated lake level with minor flooding of lawns and docks.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 1972 | 692.11 ft | — |
| Apr 30, 2011 | 690.25 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
CNDN6
River
Canandaigua Lake
County
Ontario, NY
Coordinates
42.8732°N, 77.2726°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Canandaigua Lake at Canandaigua?
The Canandaigua Lake at Canandaigua gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Canandaigua Lake at Canandaigua?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Canandaigua Lake at Canandaigua is 690 feet. Action stage begins at 689 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 691 feet, and major flooding at 692 feet.
How do I get alerts when Canandaigua Lake rises?
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Where is the Canandaigua Lake at Canandaigua gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ontario County, New York at coordinates 42.8732°N, 77.2726°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: City of Canandaigua & NWS Buffalo