Cayuga Creek near Lancaster NY
Is Cayuga Creek near Lancaster NY flooding right now?
Cayuga Creek near Lancaster NY measured 3.13 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 4.9 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.13 ft
Streamflow
23 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.35 ft on Sat, Jan 23, 1999.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 2.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 6.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 8.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.35 ft | 1999-01-23 |
| 12.36 ft | 1942-03-09 |
| 12 ft | 1941-03-24 |
| 11.74 ft | 1978-03-21 |
| 11.65 ft | 1948-02-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Creek at Gardenville NY | 6.1 mi | Erie County |
| Scajaquada Creek at Buffalo NY | 7.8 mi | Erie County |
| Cazenovia Creek at Ebenezer NY | 7.8 mi | Erie County |
| Ellicott Creek below Williamsville NY | 8.5 mi | Erie County |
| Murder Creek near Akron NY | 12.7 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.