Oatka Creek at Garbutt NY
Is Oatka Creek at Garbutt NY flooding right now?
Oatka Creek at Garbutt NY measured 2.54 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 3.5 ft below its 6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.54 ft
Streamflow
74 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6 ft, with major flooding at 8 ft. The highest crest on record was 8.64 ft on Thu, Mar 31, 1960.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 ft | 2.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6 ft | 3.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 7 ft | 4.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 8 ft | 5.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 8.64 ft | 1960-03-31 |
| 8.57 ft | 1998-01-09 |
| 8.52 ft | 1950-03-29 |
| 8.38 ft | 1956-03-08 |
| 8.18 ft | 1976-03-05 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Genesee River at Avon NY | 6.3 mi | Livingston County |
| Black Creek at Churchville NY | 7.8 mi | Monroe County |
| Genesee River at Ballantyne Bridge near Mortimer NY | 8.0 mi | Monroe County |
| Red Creek below Co Hwy 85 at Mortimer NY | 9.1 mi | Monroe County |
| Erie(Barge)Canal(W of Genesee River)at Rochester NY | 10.7 mi | Monroe County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.