Tonawanda Creek at Attica
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
- 12.7 ft on Jul 8, 1998 (historic crest)
- 12.0 ft on Jun 23, 1972 (historic crest)
- 10.2 ft on Apr 1, 2026 (historic crest)
- 9.6 ft on Nov 6, 2017 (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. Minor impact possible on some rural roads along the creek from Attica northward to Alexander. |
|---|---|
| 8.0 ft | Flood stage, flooding begins on Prospect Street north of the bridge which may impact a commercial plaza there. Flooding on the Attica rodeo grounds and youth athletic field on Exchange Street. |
| 10.0 ft | Moderate flood, extensive flooding on Prospect Street impacting the water treatment plant. Some residential flooding on Water and North Streets and the south end of Exchange Street in Attica village. |
| 12.0 ft | Major flooding, widespread residential and commercial flooding on Prospect, North, Water, Main, Exchange, and Washington Streets. Residential flooding on Dunbar Road south of the village. |
Forecast office: NWS Buffalo · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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