Major Flood
12 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
10 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Major flood, protective dikes in town of Lancaster are topped. Major damages to commercial and residential areas in village of Lancaster. Widespread flooding in Alden, Marilla, and Cheektowaga, especially near Bowen Road, Transit Road, and Union Road including Williamstowne apartments.
10 ft
Moderate flood, flooding of backyards, basements and streets in Village of Lancaster. Some flooding of low lying areas in Alden, Marilla, and Cheektowaga, especially near Bowen Road and Transit Road. Some flooding possible near Union Road too.
8 ft
Flood stage, minor flooding in lowlying areas of Lancaster and Alden.
6 ft
Action stage, high flows. No flooding.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 1999 | 13.35 ft | — |
| Mar 8, 1942 | 12.36 ft | 8,000 cfs |
| Mar 23, 1941 | 12 ft | 6,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cayuga Creek at Lancaster?
The Cayuga Creek at Lancaster gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04215000) 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 Cayuga Creek at Lancaster?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cayuga Creek at Lancaster is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cayuga Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Cayuga Creek at Lancaster to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Cayuga Creek at Lancaster gauge located?
The gauge is located in Erie County, New York at coordinates 42.8900°N, 78.6453°W. USGS site number: 04215000. 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.