Station Name: GENESEE RIVER AT FORD STREET BRIDGE, ROCHESTER NY
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 522 feet

Nearest Address:
Genesee Rivertrail
Rochester, NY 14608
Monroe County

GPS Coordinates: 43.1417222, -77.6163056

Nearby Water Temperatures

High Wind Warning issued December 28 at 1:44AM EST until December 30 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 1:44 AM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 1:45 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Genesee, Wyoming, and Chautauqua Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Shallow rooted trees in a saturated ground will be more susceptible to falling. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.

Winter Storm Watch issued December 28 at 2:22AM EST until January 1 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 2:22 AM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 2:30 PM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations over 7 inches possible in the most persistent lake snows. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and whiteout conditions at times. * WHERE...Wayne and Northern Cayuga Counties. * WHEN...From Monday evening through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact travel through the week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is expected oscillate several times off of Lake Ontario for this long duration event.

Narrow bands of heavy snow could bring rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Localized travel problems will be possible. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

Flood Watch issued December 28 at 1:36AM EST until December 29 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 1:36 AM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 9:45 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of western New York, including the following counties, Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Genesee, Niagara, Northern Erie, Orleans, Southern Erie and Wyoming. * WHEN...From 1 PM EST this afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. The greatest threat for flooding will be along the Buffalo area creeks and rivers. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread rainfall totals of 1-1.5 inches are expected within the watch area. Locally higher amounts are possible, especially across the Niagara Frontier. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 28 at 2:22AM EST until January 2 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 2:22 AM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 2:30 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 1 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact travel through the week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is expected oscillate several times downwind of Lake Erie this week. Forecast snowfall amounts could be much higher where lake bands persist during this long duration event. The strongest winds will be Monday and Monday night.

Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media.