Major Flood
14 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
Major flood, extreme residential and commercial flooding downstream from Gowanda. Also some flooding 1 to 2 miles upstream. Serious flooding possible near Thatcher Brook in Gowanda and Sunset Bay near Lake Erie.
12 ft
Moderate flood, residential flooding begins downstream of Gowanda, especially on the right bank. Flooding also possible at Sunset Bay on Lake Erie and along Thatcher Brook in Gowanda.
10 ft
Flood stage, flooding along right bank a half mile to a mile downstream from Gowanda, mostly in industrial and commercial areas. Watch for developing problems along Thatcher Creek in Gowanda and at Sunset Bay at the mouth near Lake Erie.
8 ft
Action stage, water begins to spill over right bank near the sewage disposal plant, about 1 mile downstream from Gowanda.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 1956 | 14.14 ft | 35,000 cfs |
| Sep 13, 1979 | 13.99 ft | 26,700 cfs |
| Mar 16, 1942 | 13.62 ft | 32,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GOWN6
River
Cattaraugus Creek
County
Erie, NY
Coordinates
42.4639°N, 78.9353°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cattaraugus Creek at Gowanda?
The Cattaraugus Creek at Gowanda gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04213500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Cattaraugus Creek at Gowanda?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cattaraugus Creek at Gowanda is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cattaraugus Creek rises?
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Where is the Cattaraugus Creek at Gowanda gauge located?
The gauge is located in Erie County, New York at coordinates 42.4639°N, 78.9353°W. USGS site number: 04213500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Impact statements listed below may not be representative during times of ice jam flooding.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.