Is the Tonawanda Creek flooding?

New York · 3 gauges · New York river levels

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.

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Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

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.

Drains 349 sq mi · gauge elevation 571 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Tonawanda Creek at Attica NYNo flooding3.50 ft8 ft
Tonawanda Creek at Batavia NYNo flooding2.13 ft9 ft
Tonawanda Creek at Rapids NYNo flooding1.80 ft12 ft
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.