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, widespread flooding in Cazenovia Park, Southgate Plaza, Mill Road and Seneca Streets in West Seneca, Parkside Drive, Willowdale Road, and Orchard Park Rd. May impact homes and commercial properties. Level near top of controls in South Buffalo downstream from Cazenovia Park. Localized flooding upstream in East Aurora.
12 ft
Moderate flood, localized flooding possible in vicinity of Southgate Plaza in West Seneca; considerable flooding in the Cazenovia Park area of South Buffalo and West Seneca.
10 ft
Flood stage, minor flooding can be expected in low lying areas east of Orchard Park Road and south of Ridge Road in West Seneca. Some inundation of Cazenovia Park in South Buffalo.
8 ft
Action stage, high flows. No flooding.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 1955 | 15.82 ft | 13,500 cfs |
| Mar 16, 1942 | 15.11 ft | 11,200 cfs |
| Sep 9, 2004 | 14.85 ft | 14,700 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cazenovia Creek at Ebenezer?
The Cazenovia Creek at Ebenezer gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04215500) 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 Cazenovia Creek at Ebenezer?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cazenovia Creek at Ebenezer 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 Cazenovia Creek rises?
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Where is the Cazenovia Creek at Ebenezer gauge located?
The gauge is located in Erie County, New York at coordinates 42.8297°N, 78.7753°W. USGS site number: 04215500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US 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.