Buffalo Creek at Gardenville NY
Is Buffalo Creek at Gardenville NY flooding right now?
Buffalo Creek at Gardenville NY measured 1.02 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 6.0 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.02 ft
Streamflow
104 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 9 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.34 ft on Tue, Mar 21, 1978.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 6.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 7.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 9 ft | 8.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.34 ft | 1978-03-21 |
| 14.2 ft | 1979-03-05 |
| 12.3 ft | 1996-02-21 |
| 10.2 ft | 1937-06-01 |
| 9.42 ft | 1956-03-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cazenovia Creek at Ebenezer NY | 2.0 mi | Erie County |
| Scajaquada Creek at Buffalo NY | 4.4 mi | Erie County |
| Cayuga Creek near Lancaster NY | 6.1 mi | Erie County |
| Ellicott Creek below Williamsville NY | 8.5 mi | Erie County |
| Eighteenmile Creek at Hamburg NY | 11.2 mi | Erie 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.