RIVER GAUGE · GENESEE RIVER
Genesee River at Avon - NEW USGS gage on the old railroad bridge
Livingston County, New York
Water level16.10 ft
Flow702 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action30 ft
Minor flood33 ft
Moderate flood37 ft
Major flood40 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 40 ft
Major flood, widespread flooding of agricultural lands from Geneseo to Scottsville. Some residential and industrial areas threatened.
- 37 ft
Moderate flood, more widespread flooding of agricultural lands from Geneseo to Scottsville. Residential areas begin to be threatened.
- 33 ft
Flood stage, river overflows at many areas from Geneseo to Scottsville, but mainly in agricultural lands with little damage to structures.
- 30 ft
Action stage, high flows, no flooding.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 1972 | 40.67 ft | 16,500 cfs |
| Mar 6, 1956 | 37.2 ft | 15,600 cfs |
| Jan 8, 1998 | 36.3 ft | 13,300 cfs |
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