Total streamflow across the
Genesee River
was last observed at
4,090
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
8,112
acre-ft of water today; about 47%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
8,640 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 Near Mount Morris Ny
reporting a streamflow rate of 1,290 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Genesee River At Avon Ny
with a gauge stage of 19.93 ft.
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.
Last Updated | 2024-12-23 |
Discharge Volume | 8,112 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
4,090.0 cfs
-607.0 cfs (-12.92%) |
Percent of Normal | 47.34% |
Maximum |
36,850.0 cfs
2014-05-17 |
Seasonal Avg | 8,640 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Genesee River At Wellsville Ny
USGS 04221000 |
399 cfs | 4.96 ft | 25.87 | |||||
Genesee River At Portageville Ny
USGS 04223000 |
851 cfs | 9.88 ft | -27.26 | |||||
Genesee River Near Mount Morris Ny
USGS 04227500 |
1290 cfs | 4.52 ft | -19.38 | |||||
Genesee River At Avon Ny
USGS 04228500 |
1120 cfs | 19.93 ft | 38.44 |
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.