Genesee River at Wellsville
Critical Stages
9' - Action
11' - Flood
14' - Moderate
17' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 5:45 AM EST 12/5/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 4.47 ft
Flow: 0.081 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 PM 12/5 | 4.6 | 0.128 |
| 7 PM 12/5 | 4.6 | 0.128 |
| 1 AM 12/6 | 4.6 | 0.128 |
| 7 AM 12/6 | 4.6 | 0.128 |
| 1 PM 12/6 | 4.6 | 0.128 |
| 7 PM 12/6 | 4.6 | 0.128 |
| 1 AM 12/7 | 4.6 | 0.128 |
| 7 AM 12/7 | 4.6 | 0.128 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:45 AM 12/5 | 4.47 | 0.081 |
| 5:30 AM 12/5 | 4.48 | 0.0845 |
| 5:15 AM 12/5 | 4.48 | 0.0845 |
| 5:00 AM 12/5 | 4.49 | 0.0882 |
| 4:45 AM 12/5 | 4.5 | 0.092 |
| 4:30 AM 12/5 | 4.51 | 0.0951 |
| 4:15 AM 12/5 | 4.52 | 0.0983 |
| 4:00 AM 12/5 | 4.52 | 0.0983 |
| 3:45 AM 12/5 | 4.53 | 0.102 |
| 3:30 AM 12/5 | 4.53 | 0.102 |
| 3:15 AM 12/5 | 4.53 | 0.102 |
| 3:00 AM 12/5 | 4.54 | 0.105 |
| 2:45 AM 12/5 | 4.53 | 0.102 |
| 2:30 AM 12/5 | 4.53 | 0.102 |
| 2:15 AM 12/5 | 4.53 | 0.102 |
| 2:00 AM 12/5 | 4.53 | 0.102 |
| 1:45 AM 12/5 | 4.53 | 0.102 |
| 1:30 AM 12/5 | 4.53 | 0.102 |
| 1:15 AM 12/5 | 4.54 | 0.105 |
| 1:01 AM 12/5 | 4.56 | 0.112 |
| 1:00 AM 12/5 | 4.56 | 0.112 |
| 12:45 AM 12/5 | 4.57 | 0.116 |
| 12:30 AM 12/5 | 4.58 | 0.12 |
| 12:15 AM 12/5 | 4.59 | 0.124 |
| 12:00 AM 12/5 | 4.6 | 0.128 |
| 11:45 PM 12/4 | 4.6 | 0.128 |
| 11:30 PM 12/4 | 4.61 | 0.132 |
| 11:15 PM 12/4 | 4.62 | 0.135 |
| 11:00 PM 12/4 | 4.62 | 0.135 |
| 10:45 PM 12/4 | 4.62 | 0.135 |
20' -
Extreme flood, levee is topped at 19.9 feet. Widespread flooding along the river throughout Allegany County. Heavy residential damages including Wellsville. Evacuations necessary.
17' -
Major flood, major flooding all along the Genesee River throughout Allegany County. Commercial and residential damages. Road closures. Levee continues to protect most of Wellsville to 19.9 feet.
14' -
Moderate flood, general flooding along the river in lowlying areas throughout Allegany County. Some residential and commercial damages. The levee protects most of Wellsville.
11' -
Flood stage, banks overflow and begin to flood lowlying areas outside the levees in places such as Scio. Minor damages.
9' -
Action stage, high flows. No flooding.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 23, 1972 | 20.7 |
| Nov 25, 1950 | 16.2 |
| Jan 19, 1996 | 16.13 |
| Jan 22, 1959 | 14.9 |
| Mar 5, 1964 | 14.8 |
| May 28, 1946 | 14.4 |
| Dec 6, 1972 | 13.8 |
| Oct 28, 1981 | 13.6 |
| Jun 20, 1989 | 13.26 |
| Feb 26, 1961 | 13.1 |
| May 22, 1919 | 12.9 |
| Mar 14, 1918 | 12.7 |
| Mar 22, 1948 | 12.7 |
| Mar 8, 1956 | 12.65 |
| Mar 17, 1973 | 12.2 |
| Jul 18, 1942 | 11.9 |
| Feb 18, 2022 | 11.69 |
| Mar 15, 2007 | 11.64 |
| Jan 25, 2010 | 11.55 |
| Sep 13, 1987 | 11.28 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
