RIVER GAUGE · GENESEE RIVER
Genesee River at Rochester
Monroe County, New York
Water level5.01 ft
Flow996 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action13 ft
Minor flood15 ft
Moderate flood19 ft
Major flood24 ft
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What floods at each level
- 24 ft
Major flood, Rochester flood walls topped. Major and extensive flooding with damages in residential and commercial areas south of downtown and south suburbs. Evacuations possible. Flow = 55000 cfs.
- 23 ft
Canal locks topped at 23 feet
- 19 ft
Moderate flood, more widespread flooding southern suburbs. Areas above upper falls start to flood, including Bausch and Lomb and Barnard Simmons Plants. Flow 33000 cfs.
- 15 ft
Flood stage, minor flood, some residential flooding begins in southern suburbs, mile 12-18 in Henrietta and Chili. Flow 20000 cfs.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 1865 | 24.5 ft | 54,000 cfs |
| Mar 30, 1916 | 23 ft | 48,300 cfs |
| Apr 3, 1896 | 20.2 ft | 36,000 cfs |
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