Tonawanda Creek at Batavia
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.0 ft; major flooding begins at 12.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 12.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 13.8 ft on Apr 6, 1947 (historic crest)
- 13.7 ft on Mar 29, 1950 (historic crest)
- 13.4 ft on Mar 2, 1955 (historic crest)
- 12.7 ft on Mar 31, 1960 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.0 ft | Action stage, high flows. Minor impact on some rural roads north of Alexander. |
|---|---|
| 9.0 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. |
| 10.0 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. |
| 12.0 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. |
Forecast office: NWS Buffalo · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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