River stage
Genesee River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 9 of 9
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 9 of 9 gauges on the Genesee River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Genesee River levels, gauge by gauge
The Genesee River is measured at 9 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NWS gauge ROHN6 | 12.93 ft | no flood stage set |
| Avon | 15.35 ft | normal, rising |
| Jones Bridge | 3.01 ft | below flood stage |
| Mount Morris Dam | 588.83 ft | below flood stage |
| Portageville | 9.09 ft | normal, rising |
| Portageville (USACE) | 9.12 ft | no flood stage set |
| South Rochester at Ballantyne Bridge | 11.97 ft | below flood stage |
| Wellsville | 4.40 ft | normal, steady |
| Wellsville (USACE) | 4.42 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Genesee River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Avon, NY, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Oatka Creek 2 gauges
- Black Creek (NY) 1 gauge
- Irondequoit Creek 2 gauges
- Buffalo Creek (NY) 1 gauge
- Cattaraugus Creek 1 gauge
- Fall Creek (NY) 1 gauge
- Salmon River (NY) 1 gauge
- Allegheny River 18 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Genesee River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 9 reporting gauges on the Genesee River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Genesee River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Avon is at 15.35 ft; Portageville is at 9.09 ft; Wellsville is at 4.40 ft.
Where is the Genesee River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 9 gauges on the Genesee River in New York.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.