TONAWANDA CREEK AT RAPIDS NY
Is TONAWANDA CREEK AT RAPIDS NY flooding right now?
No — TONAWANDA CREEK AT RAPIDS NY is at 2.54 ft, 9.5 ft below its 12 ft flood stage, as of 29 min ago.
Gauge height
2.54 ft
Streamflow
471 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.96 ft on Fri, Apr 1, 1960.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 9.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 11.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 13.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.96 ft | 1960-04-01 |
| 16.38 ft | 1985-02-26 |
| 15.91 ft | 1979-03-07 |
| 15.46 ft | 1957-01-25 |
| 15.33 ft | 1998-01-10 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| ERIE (BARGE) C ABV HALLS WASTE WEIR AT LOCKPORT NY | 6.2 mi | Niagara County |
| MURDER CREEK NEAR AKRON NY | 7.0 mi | Erie County |
| ELLICOTT CREEK BELOW WILLIAMSVILLE NY | 10.2 mi | Erie County |
| EIGHTEENMILE CREEK AT NEWFANE NY | 11.4 mi | Niagara County |
| OAK ORCHARD CREEK NEAR SHELBY NY | 13.8 mi | Orleans 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.