Major Flood
8 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
7 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
8 ft
Major flood, extensive residential flooding along creek. Major damages in Mumford, Wheatland, Scottsville, and Garbutt. Roadways closed. Widespread agricultural flooding near the creek in Monroe and Genesee counties. Probable backwater effects from Genesee River.
7 ft
Moderate flood, widespread flooding of agricultural lands below LeRoy. Significant residential flooding along creek, especially in Mumford, Wheatland, and Scottsville. Roadway flooding begins. Some backwater effects possible from Genesee River near Scottsville.
6 ft
Flood stage, general flooding of agricultural land begins, some basement flooding in Scottsville and Garbutt.
5 ft
Action stage, some minor overflow into agricultural lands near confluence with Genesee River. No damages.
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 30, 1960 | 8.64 ft | 7,050 cfs |
| Jan 8, 1998 | 8.57 ft | 6,160 cfs |
| Mar 28, 1950 | 8.52 ft | 6,080 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Oatka Creek at Garbutt?
The Oatka Creek at Garbutt gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04230500) 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 Oatka Creek at Garbutt?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Oatka Creek at Garbutt is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 8 feet.
How do I get alerts when Oatka Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Oatka Creek at Garbutt 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 Oatka Creek at Garbutt gauge located?
The gauge is located in Monroe County, New York at coordinates 43.0100°N, 77.7914°W. USGS site number: 04230500. 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.