Tonawanda Creek at Batavia NY
Is Tonawanda Creek at Batavia NY flooding right now?
Tonawanda Creek at Batavia NY measured 2.13 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 6.9 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.13 ft
Streamflow
96 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.85 ft on Sun, Apr 6, 1947.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 6.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 7.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 9.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.85 ft | 1947-04-06 |
| 13.73 ft | 1950-03-29 |
| 13.44 ft | 1955-03-02 |
| 12.7 ft | 1960-03-31 |
| 12.45 ft | 1985-02-25 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Tonawanda Creek at Linden NY | 8.4 mi | Genesee County |
| Tonawanda Creek at Attica NY | 10.3 mi | Wyoming County |
| Oak Orchard Creek near Shelby NY | 15.8 mi | Orleans County |
| Murder Creek near Akron NY | 16.7 mi | Erie County |
| Black Creek at Churchville NY | 17.0 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.