Is the Tonawanda Creek flooding?
The Tonawanda Creek is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in New York. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Tonawanda Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all New York river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Tonawanda Creek at Rapids NY. The highest level ever recorded there was 18.90 ft in March 1865, carrying 20,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1865 (63 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.80 ft, 17.1 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonawanda Creek at Attica NY | No flooding | 3.50 ft | 8 ft | |
| Tonawanda Creek at Batavia NY | No flooding | 2.13 ft | 9 ft | |
| Tonawanda Creek at Rapids NY | No flooding | 1.80 ft | 12 ft |