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, widespread residential flooding. In Amherst, North Forest to Hopkins, Maple to French including Getzville. In Williamsville, Lehn Springs Drive. In Tonawanda, Ellicott Creek Road to Interstate 290, Colvin to Niagara Falls Blvd. In Cheektowaga and Lancaster, Aero Drive area, Bowmansville Fire Station area. UB bike path flooded.
10 ft
Moderate flood, extensive flooding in Ellicott Creek Park and minor flooding in surrounding neighborhoods in Tonawanda. UB bike path flooded and closed. Aero Drive, Holtz to Transit Roads in Cheektowaga closed. Flooding around Bowmansville Fire Hall. Areas east of North Forest from Maple to French Roads subject to sewer backups.
8 ft
Flood stage, some flooding begins along Aero Drive from Holtz to Transit Roads in Cheektowaga. Also some flooding along the flood control project area in Amherst such as the bike path and golf course. Minor flooding in Ellicott Creek Park. Little or no overall damage.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 1960 | 11.59 ft | 4,860 cfs |
| Feb 24, 1985 | 11.19 ft | 3,640 cfs |
| Dec 28, 2008 | 10.35 ft | 3,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ellicott Creek below Williamsville?
The Ellicott Creek below Williamsville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04218518) 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 Ellicott Creek below Williamsville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ellicott Creek below Williamsville 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 Ellicott Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Ellicott Creek below Williamsville 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 Ellicott Creek below Williamsville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Erie County, New York at coordinates 42.9778°N, 78.7639°W. USGS site number: 04218518. 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.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.