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
9 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Major flood, considerable residential and commercial flooding from the west side of Batavia through East Pembroke. Widespread flooding in low lying areas and feeder streams along the entire reach of Tonawanda Creek, including the Tonawanda Indian Reservation and extending into the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge.
10 ft
Moderate flood, flooding along West Main Street and South Main Street in Batavia and along the creek from Batavia to East Pembroke, extending to the Tonawanda Indian Reservation. Flooding will mainly impact roads, with some residential and commerical flooding possible.
9 ft
Flood stage, some flooding in Batavia, possibly impacting Kibbe Park, Walnut Street, and Law Street. Flooding in rural areas of Alexander and the lowlands of the Alabama Swamps with some road closures likely.
7 ft
Action stage, high flows. Minor impact on some rural roads north of Alexander.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 1947 | 13.85 ft | 4,840 cfs |
| Mar 28, 1950 | 13.73 ft | 5,530 cfs |
| Mar 1, 1955 | 13.44 ft | 5,240 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BTVN6
River
Tonawanda Creek
County
Genesee, NY
Coordinates
42.9971°N, 78.1882°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tonawanda Creek at Batavia?
The Tonawanda Creek at Batavia gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04217000) 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 Tonawanda Creek at Batavia?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tonawanda Creek at Batavia is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tonawanda Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Tonawanda Creek at Batavia 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 Tonawanda Creek at Batavia gauge located?
The gauge is located in Genesee County, New York at coordinates 42.9971°N, 78.1882°W. USGS site number: 04217000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: 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.