River stage
Portageville, Genesee River
- River level
- 9.09 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.49 ft
- Recent high
- 11.39 ft
- Recent low
- 8.54 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS PRTN6
- 30-day change
- +0.02 ft
- Average
- 9.01 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 35.25 ft
In brief
The Genesee River at Portageville, NY read 9.09 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.91 ft below action stage. That is 0.02 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge PRTN6
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35.25 ft | 1972-06-23 |
| 2 | 29.12 ft | 1996-01-20 |
| 3 | 29.12 ft | 1902-07-06 |
| 4 | 25.54 ft | 1967-09-29 |
| 5 | 24.90 ft | 1916-05-17 |
| 6 | 24.70 ft | 1927-12-01 |
| 7 | 24.40 ft | 1913-03-26 |
| 8 | 24.30 ft | 1956-03-07 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 17.00 ft
Action stage, high flows. No flooding.
- 19.00 ft
Flood stage, river begins to overflow into agricultural lands from Belfast to Letchworth. Little damage to structures.
- 25.00 ft
Moderate flood, widespread flooding to agricultural land. Some residential flooding and damages begin. Possible road closures.
- 29.00 ft
Major flood, widespread residential, commercial, and agricultural flooding. Heavy damages. Road closures. Possible evacuations.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Genesee River flooding at Portageville?
No. The Genesee River at Portageville is at 9.09 ft, 7.91 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Portageville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 17 ft, minor flooding 19 ft, moderate flooding 25 ft and major flooding 29 ft.
What is the highest the Genesee River has been at Portageville?
The highest crest on record is 35.25 ft, on 1972-06-23.
Is the Genesee River high or low right now at Portageville?
At 9.09 ft it is higher than 66% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge PRTN6); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 04223000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.