RIVER GAUGE · GENESEE RIVER
Genesee River at Portageville
Wyoming County, New York
Water level9.34 ft
Flow570 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action17 ft
Minor flood19 ft
Moderate flood25 ft
Major flood29 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 29 ft
Major flood, widespread residential, commercial, and agricultural flooding. Heavy damages. Road closures. Possible evacuations.
- 25 ft
Moderate flood, widespread flooding to agricultural land. Some residential flooding and damages begin. Possible road closures.
- 19 ft
Flood stage, river begins to overflow into agricultural lands from Belfast to Letchworth. Little damage to structures.
- 17 ft
Action stage, high flows. No flooding.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 1972 | 35.25 ft | 90,000 cfs |
| Jan 19, 1996 | 29.12 ft | 56,200 cfs |
| Jul 5, 1902 | 29.12 ft | 50,000 cfs |
More on Genesee River
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DownstreamGenesee River at Mount Morris Dam
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