Cayuga Creek at Lancaster
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.0 ft; major flooding begins at 12.0 ft.
| Action stage | 6.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 12.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 13.3 ft on Jan 23, 1999 (historic crest)
- 12.4 ft on Mar 9, 1942 (historic crest)
- 12.0 ft on Mar 24, 1941 (historic crest)
- 11.7 ft on Mar 21, 1978 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 6.0 ft | Action stage, high flows. No flooding. |
|---|---|
| 8.0 ft | Flood stage, minor flooding in lowlying areas of Lancaster and Alden. |
| 10.0 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. |
| 12.0 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. |
Forecast office: NWS Buffalo · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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