Cazenovia Creek at Ebenezer
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 12.0 ft; major flooding begins at 14.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 14.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 15.8 ft on Mar 1, 1955 (historic crest)
- 15.1 ft on Mar 17, 1942 (historic crest)
- 14.8 ft on Sep 9, 2004 (historic crest)
- 14.7 ft on Mar 7, 1956 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.0 ft | Action stage, high flows. No flooding. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 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. |
| 12.0 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. |
| 14.0 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. |
Forecast office: NWS Buffalo · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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