Total streamflow across the
Genesee River
was last observed at
1,125
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
2,231
acre-ft of water today; about 35%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
3,171 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2014-05-17 when daily discharge volume was observed at
36,850 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Genesee River At Avon Ny
reporting a streamflow rate of 478 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Genesee River, with a gauge stage of
15.5 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Genesee River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,479 ft, the
Genesee River At Wellsville Ny.
The Genesee River is a 157-mile-long river that runs through western New York State. The river has played an important role in the region's history, serving as a transportation route for the Seneca people and as a source of power for early settlers. Today, the river is used for a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, and hiking. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Mount Morris Dam, which was built by the US Army Corps of Engineers in the 1950s to control flooding. The river also provides water for agricultural uses, including irrigation and livestock watering. Despite its importance to the region, the Genesee River has faced challenges due to pollution and habitat degradation, leading to conservation efforts to protect the river's ecosystem.
Windspeed
Humidity
Last Updated | 2024-07-26 |
Discharge Volume | 2,231 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
1,125.0 cfs
-116.0 cfs (-9.35%) |
Percent of Normal | 35.48% |
Maximum |
36,850.0 cfs
2014-05-17 |
Seasonal Avg | 3,171 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Genesee River At Wellsville Ny
USGS 04221000 |
69 cfs | 4.44 ft | -34.91 | |||||
Genesee River At Portageville Ny
USGS 04223000 |
229 cfs | 8.7 ft | -19.65 | |||||
Genesee River Near Mount Morris Ny
USGS 04227500 |
349 cfs | 2.61 ft | -25.27 | |||||
Genesee River At Avon Ny
USGS 04228500 |
478 cfs | 15.5 ft | 24.8 |
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The Genesee River is a tributary of Lake Ontario flowing northward through the Twin Tiers of Pennsylvania and New York in the United States.
The river provided the original power for the Rochester area's 19th century mills and still provides hydroelectric power for downtown Rochester.