Genesee River at Wellsville
Allegany County, New York
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 20 ft
Extreme flood, levee is topped at 19.9 feet. Widespread flooding along the river throughout Allegany County. Heavy residential damages including Wellsville. Evacuations necessary.
- 17 ft
Major flood, major flooding all along the Genesee River throughout Allegany County. Commercial and residential damages. Road closures. Levee continues to protect most of Wellsville to 19.9 feet.
- 14 ft
Moderate flood, general flooding along the river in lowlying areas throughout Allegany County. Some residential and commercial damages. The levee protects most of Wellsville.
- 11 ft
Flood stage, banks overflow and begin to flood lowlying areas outside the levees in places such as Scio. Minor damages.
- 9 ft
Action stage, high flows. No flooding.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 1972 | 20.7 ft | 38,500 cfs |
| Nov 24, 1950 | 16.2 ft | 23,300 cfs |
| Jan 18, 1996 | 16.13 ft | 22,700 cfs |
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