Ellicott Creek below Williamsville water level

Name: Ellicott Creek below Williamsville water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Ellicott Creek, New York, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.89ft Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 01:15 PM EDT (13 min ago)

Flow: 32.7 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.80 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 10:49 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Ellicott Creek below Williamsville is at 1.89 ft, in the normal range.

It is 6.11 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.80 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 1.89 ft and 2.18 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 11.59 ftMarch 31, 1960
Forecast peak: 1.90 ftTuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM

Floating and fishing near Ellicott Creek below Williamsville

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 8.00 ft, 6.11 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

12.00 ft: Major flood, widespread residential flooding. In Amherst, North Forest to Hopkins, Maple to French including Getzville. In Williamsville, Lehn Springs Drive. In Tonawanda, Ellicott Creek Road to Interstate 290, Colvin to Niagara Falls Blvd. In Cheektowaga and Lancaster, Aero Drive area, Bowmansville Fire Station area. UB bike path flooded.
10.00 ft: Moderate flood, extensive flooding in Ellicott Creek Park and minor flooding in surrounding neighborhoods in Tonawanda. UB bike path flooded and closed. Aero Drive, Holtz to Transit Roads in Cheektowaga closed. Flooding around Bowmansville Fire Hall. Areas east of North Forest from Maple to French Roads subject to sewer backups.
8.00 ft: Flood stage, some flooding begins along Aero Drive from Holtz to Transit Roads in Cheektowaga. Also some flooding along the flood control project area in Amherst such as the bike path and golf course. Minor flooding in Ellicott Creek Park. Little or no overall damage.
6.00 ft: Action stage, high flows. No flooding.
1.89 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 7 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	11.59 ft	March 31, 1960
2	11.19 ft	February 25, 1985
3	10.35 ft	December 29, 2008
4	10.10 ft	January 9, 1998
5	9.94 ft	January 25, 1999
6	9.87 ft	September 10, 2004
7	9.68 ft	December 23, 2013
8	9.23 ft	September 26, 1977
9	9.16 ft	March 5, 1979
10	9.07 ft	November 26, 2014

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 63° 40° – Wind 10 mph

21 Wed 61° 33° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 63° 41° – Wind 8 mph

23 Fri 59° 43° – Wind 8 mph

24 Sat 63° 43° – Wind 4 mph

25 Sun 66° 47° – Wind 11 mph

26 Mon 65° 54° – Wind 12 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:35 AM Sunset 06:26 PM Daylight 10 hr, 51 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Niagara River at Fort ErieRiver gauge, Niagara River	172.30 m	Low	−0.03 m	13 km
Buffalo Creek at GardenvilleRiver gauge, Buffalo Creek	0.61 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	9 mi
Cayuga Creek near LancasterRiver gauge, Cayuga Creek	2.88 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	9 mi
Tonawanda Creek at RapidsRiver gauge, Tonawanda Creek	1.50 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	10 mi
Cazenovia Creek at EbenezerRiver gauge, Cazenovia Creek	2.40 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	10 mi
Erie (Barge) Creek above Halls Waste Weir at LockportRiver gauge, Erie (Barge) Creek	654 cfs	Normal	−29.0 cfs	14 mi
Eighteenmile Creek at HamburgRiver gauge, Eighteenmile Creek	9.2 cfs	Very low	−0.8 cfs	19 mi
South Branch Eighteenmile Creek at Bley Road at Eden ValleyRiver gauge, South Branch Eighteenmile Creek	3.5 cfs	Very low	−6.0 cfs	21 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Ellicott Creek below Williamsville?

The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 6.11 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Ellicott Creek below Williamsville today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 01:15 PM EDT, the water level was 1.89 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Ellicott Creek below Williamsville rising or falling?

Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Ellicott Creek below Williamsville normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Ellicott Creek below Williamsville?

The highest level on record is 11.59 ft on March 31, 1960.

Is Ellicott Creek below Williamsville expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.80 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:04218518 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.97794, -78.76369 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	1.89 ft	2026-10-20 17:15	Provisional
Flow	32.7 cfs	2026-10-20 17:15	Provisional

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