River stage
Churchville, Black Creek
- River level
- 1.63 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.03 ft
- Recent high
- 4.67 ft
- Recent low
- 1.50 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CHRN6
- 30-day change
- -0.14 ft
- Average
- 1.95 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 9.44 ft
In brief
The Black Creek at Churchville, NY read 1.63 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.37 ft below action stage. That is 0.14 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CHRN6
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.44 ft | 1960-03-31 |
| 2 | 9.19 ft | 1998-01-09 |
| 3 | 8.83 ft | 1950-03-28 |
| 4 | 8.52 ft | 1993-03-30 |
| 5 | 8.05 ft | 1985-02-25 |
| 6 | 7.99 ft | 2013-12-23 |
| 7 | 7.85 ft | 2008-12-29 |
| 8 | 7.83 ft | 2004-09-10 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 5.00 ft
Action stage, some localized overflow into agricultural lands near confluence with Genesee River.
- 6.00 ft
Flood stage, more widespread agricultural land flooding, some backyard and basement flooding Churchville to Chili but minimal damages.
- 7.00 ft
Moderate flood, widespread agricultural flooding along entire length of creek. Some residential flooding begins Churchville to Chili area. Possible road closures.
- 8.00 ft
Major flood, extensive lowland flooding along entire reach of creek in Genesee and Monroe counties. Serious residential flooding Churchville, Chili, to the vicinity of the Rochester airport. Some backwater problems from the Genesee River east of Chili.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Black Creek flooding at Churchville?
No. The Black Creek at Churchville is at 1.63 ft, 3.37 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Churchville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 5 ft, minor flooding 6 ft, moderate flooding 7 ft and major flooding 8 ft.
What is the highest the Black Creek has been at Churchville?
The highest crest on record is 9.44 ft, on 1960-03-31.
Is the Black Creek high or low right now at Churchville?
At 1.63 ft it is higher than 28% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CHRN6); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 04231000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.