-503.0 cfs (-9.0%) since yesterday
62.8% of normal
•
Low
Total streamflow across the
Genesee River
was last observed at
5,083
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
10,082
acre-ft of water today; about 63%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
8,095 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 1,760 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Genesee River, with a gauge stage of
19.94 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.
Last Updated
2024-04-26
Streamflow
5,083.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
62.8%
Maximum
36,850.0 cfs
2014-05-17
About the genesee river
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.
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