Major Flood
8 ft
Current Water Level
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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
7 ft
Minor Flood
6.5 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
8 ft
Major flood, residential flooding along the creek in Honeoye Falls, Rush, and West Bloomfield. Portions of Route 65 and Hyde Park Roads inundated.
7 ft
Moderate flood, residential flooding begins along Route 65 and along Rittenhouse Drive and Creekside Drive in Honeoye Falls and Factory Hollow Road in West Bloomfield. Farmland flooded between Honeoye Falls and Rush.
6.5 ft
Flood stage, flooding begins on Hyde Park Road and parking lots off West Main Street in Honeoye Falls, flooding near the intersection of County Routes 37 and 15.
6 ft
Bankfull, some minor impacts to farmland along the creek.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 1950 | 8.42 ft | 4,630 cfs |
| Jun 22, 1972 | 8.3 ft | 6,600 cfs |
| Feb 28, 1955 | 7.99 ft | 3,790 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Honeoye Creek at Honeoye Falls?
The Honeoye Creek at Honeoye Falls gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04229500) 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 Honeoye Creek at Honeoye Falls?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Honeoye Creek at Honeoye Falls is 6.5 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 8 feet.
How do I get alerts when Honeoye Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Honeoye Creek at Honeoye Falls 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 Honeoye Creek at Honeoye Falls gauge located?
The gauge is located in Monroe County, New York at coordinates 42.9572°N, 77.5889°W. USGS site number: 04229500. 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. Geological Survey
- Impact statements listed below may not be representative during times of ice jam flooding.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.