Cattaraugus Creek at Gowanda NY
Is Cattaraugus Creek at Gowanda NY flooding right now?
Cattaraugus Creek at Gowanda NY measured 2.48 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 7.5 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.48 ft
Streamflow
755 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.14 ft on Wed, Mar 7, 1956.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 9.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 11.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.14 ft | 1956-03-07 |
| 13.99 ft | 1979-09-14 |
| 13.62 ft | 1942-03-17 |
| 13.47 ft | 2009-08-10 |
| 13.02 ft | 1996-01-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Thatcher Brook at Gowanda NY | 0.8 mi | Cattaraugus County |
| Silver Creek at US Route 20 at Silver Creek NY | 13.0 mi | Chautauqua County |
| Walnut Creek at US Route 20 at Silver Creek NY | 13.0 mi | Chautauqua County |
| Big Sister Creek at Evans Center NY | 14.3 mi | Erie County |
| S Br Eighteenmile Creek at Bley Rd at Eden Valley | 15.2 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.