Major Flood
9 ft
Current Water Level
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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
8 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
9 ft
Major flood, residential flooding along the outlet in Canandaigua. Commercial areas along Lakeshore Drive and Eastern Blvd also impacted.
8 ft
Moderate flood, some residential flooding along the outlet in Canandaigua, road closures possible.
7 ft
Flood stage, minor flooding to a few homes along Ontario Street in Canandaigua. Some farmland inundated.
6 ft
Action stage, minor rural flooding, mainly farmland from Canandaigua to Shortsville.
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 | 7.6 ft | 1,710 cfs |
| Apr 1, 1993 | 6.61 ft | 1,300 cfs |
| May 15, 2014 | 6.55 ft | 1,366 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CPNN6
River
Canandaigua Outlet
County
Ontario, NY
Coordinates
42.9182°N, 77.2328°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Canandaigua Outlet at Chapin?
The Canandaigua Outlet at Chapin gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04235000) 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 Outlet at Chapin?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Canandaigua Outlet at Chapin is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 9 feet.
How do I get alerts when Canandaigua Outlet rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Canandaigua Outlet at Chapin 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 Canandaigua Outlet at Chapin gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ontario County, New York at coordinates 42.9182°N, 77.2328°W. USGS site number: 04235000. 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.