RIVER GAUGE · GENESEE RIVER
Genesee River at Mount Morris Dam
Livingston County, New York
Water level589.78 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action720 ft
Minor flood760 ft
Moderate flood760 ft
Major flood760 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 760 ft
Flood stage, capacity of dam is reached. Spillway utilized. Dam must release flow. Major flooding likely downstream all the way to Rochester area. Co-ordination necessary among affected agencies for possible evacuations.
- 720 ft
Action-alert stage. Pool significantly full. Increase monitoring.
- 600 ft
Conservation pool, June 15 to November 1, maintained as close to this level as possible.
- 584 ft
Pool elevation. Typical low level-uncontrolled.
- 575 ft
River bed elevation.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 1972 | 755 ft | — |
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