Major Flood
760 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
760 ft
Minor Flood
760 ft
Action Stage
720 ft
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.
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 22, 1972 | 755 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MMDN6
River
Genesee River
County
Livingston, NY
Coordinates
42.7306°N, 77.9044°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Genesee River at Mount Morris Dam?
The Genesee River at Mount Morris Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04224000) 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 Genesee River at Mount Morris Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Genesee River at Mount Morris Dam is 760 feet. Action stage begins at 720 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 760 feet, and major flooding at 760 feet.
How do I get alerts when Genesee River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Genesee River at Mount Morris Dam 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 Genesee River at Mount Morris Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Livingston County, New York at coordinates 42.7306°N, 77.9044°W. USGS site number: 04224000. 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. Army Corps of Engineers
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.