Tonawanda Creek at Rapids
New York — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Niagara County, New York on the Tonawanda Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 04218000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
16 ft
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Major flood, considerable residential flooding in most of North Clarence, North Amherst, Royalton, and Newstead. Widespread road closures. Ransom Oaks area in East Amherst is inundated with backwater into Ransom, Mud, Beeman, and other small creeks. Residential flooding and widespread road closures along the creek from North Amherst to the Alabama Swamps. Widespread farmland flooding.
14 ft
Moderate flood, some residential flooding with widespread road closures in North Clarence, east into Newstead and Royalton. Water begins to back up into smaller creeks such as Ransom, Black, Beeman, Gott, and Mud Creeks. Flooding in some low lying areas along Tonawanda Creek Road, Rapids Road, and Wolcott Road, with widespread farmland flooding.
12 ft
Flood stage, lowland flooding of farm areas along Tonawanda Creek between Rapids and the Tonawanda Indian Reservation. Flooding may impact Fletcher, Burdick, Kelkenberg, and Tonawanda Creek Roads.
10 ft
Action stage, some impact to low lying roads along Royalton and Newstead border, possibly impacting Fletcher, Kelkenberg, and Burdick Roads.
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 31, 1960 | 16.96 ft | 6,280 cfs |
| Mar 31, 1960 | 16.96 ft | 6,280 cfs |
| Feb 25, 1985 | 16.38 ft | 6,240 cfs |
| Feb 25, 1985 | 16.38 ft | 6,240 cfs |
| Mar 6, 1979 | 15.91 ft | 5,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RAPN6
River
Tonawanda Creek
County
Niagara, NY
Coordinates
43.0931°N, 78.6361°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tonawanda Creek at Rapids?
The Tonawanda Creek at Rapids gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04218000) 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 Rapids?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tonawanda Creek at Rapids is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
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Where is the Tonawanda Creek at Rapids gauge located?
The gauge is located in Niagara County, New York at coordinates 43.0931°N, 78.6361°W. USGS site number: 04218000. 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.