River stage
Avon, Genesee River
- River level
- 15.35 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.08 ft
- Recent high
- 24.32 ft
- Recent low
- 14.04 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS AVON6
- 30-day change
- -0.28 ft
- Average
- 15.70 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 40.67 ft
In brief
The Genesee River at Avon, NY read 15.35 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 14.65 ft below action stage. That is 0.28 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge AVON6
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40.67 ft | 1972-06-25 |
| 2 | 37.20 ft | 1956-03-07 |
| 3 | 36.30 ft | 1998-01-09 |
| 4 | 34.59 ft | 1994-04-14 |
| 5 | 34.51 ft | 1957-04-07 |
| 6 | 34.50 ft | 1964-03-15 |
| 7 | 34.36 ft | 1977-09-25 |
| 8 | 34.31 ft | 2021-10-30 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 30.00 ft
Action stage, high flows, no flooding.
- 33.00 ft
Flood stage, river overflows at many areas from Geneseo to Scottsville, but mainly in agricultural lands with little damage to structures.
- 37.00 ft
Moderate flood, more widespread flooding of agricultural lands from Geneseo to Scottsville. Residential areas begin to be threatened.
- 40.00 ft
Major flood, widespread flooding of agricultural lands from Geneseo to Scottsville. Some residential and industrial areas threatened.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Genesee River flooding at Avon?
No. The Genesee River at Avon is at 15.35 ft, 14.65 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Avon?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 30 ft, minor flooding 33 ft, moderate flooding 37 ft and major flooding 40 ft.
What is the highest the Genesee River has been at Avon?
The highest crest on record is 40.67 ft, on 1972-06-25.
Is the Genesee River high or low right now at Avon?
At 15.35 ft it is higher than 52% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge AVON6); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 04228500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.