GENESEE RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
February 17, 2025


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Genesee River was last observed at 1,465 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 2,906 acre-ft of water today; about 28% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 5,231 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 5,400 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Genesee River At Avon Ny with a gauge stage of 18.82 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 2025-02-12
Discharge Volume 2,906 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 1,465.0 cfs
-79.0 cfs (-5.12%)
Percent of Normal 28.01%
Maximum 36,850.0 cfs
2014-05-17
Seasonal Avg 5,231 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Genesee River At Wellsville Ny
USGS 04221000
943 cfs 5.88 ft 504.49
Genesee River At Portageville Ny
USGS 04223000
1820 cfs 10.75 ft -2.67
Genesee River Near Mount Morris Ny
USGS 04227500
5400 cfs 6.5 ft -5.26
Genesee River At Avon Ny
USGS 04228500
1250 cfs 18.82 ft -7.1
History of the River

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.

       

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