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SwedenCazenovia Creek at Ebenezer water level
River gauge, Cazenovia Creek, New York, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 21.5 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.40 ft by Monday, October 19 at 02:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 10:40 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Cazenovia Creek at Ebenezer reads 2.42 ft, a normal level.
It is 7.58 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.40 ft by Monday, October 19 at 02:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.42 ft and 3.21 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 15.82 ftMarch 1, 1955
- Forecast peak
- 2.40 ftMonday, October 19 at 02:00 PM
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 10.00 ft, still 7.58 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 14.00 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.
- 12.00 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.
- 10.00 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.
- 8.00 ft
- Action stage, high flows. No flooding.
- 2.42 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: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.82 ft | March 1, 1955 |
| 2 | 15.11 ft | March 17, 1942 |
| 3 | 14.85 ft | September 9, 2004 |
| 4 | 14.65 ft | March 7, 1956 |
| 5 | 14.15 ft | August 10, 2009 |
| 6 | 14.09 ft | January 22, 1957 |
| 7 | 14.05 ft | March 21, 1978 |
| 8 | 14.02 ft | October 2, 1945 |
| 9 | 13.53 ft | June 23, 1972 |
| 10 | 13.28 ft | September 14, 1979 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.19 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Creek at GardenvilleRiver gauge, Buffalo Creek | 0.65 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 2.0 mi |
| Cayuga Creek near LancasterRiver gauge, Cayuga Creek | 2.95 ft | Below flood stage | −0.14 ft | 8 mi |
| Eighteenmile Creek at HamburgRiver gauge, Eighteenmile Creek | 10.0 cfs | Low | −2.0 cfs | 9 mi |
| Niagara River at Fort ErieRiver gauge, Niagara River | 172.34 m | Normal | −0.04 m | 16 km |
| Ellicott Creek below WilliamsvilleRiver gauge, Ellicott Creek | 1.93 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 10 mi |
| South Branch Eighteenmile Creek at Bley Road at Eden ValleyRiver gauge, South Branch Eighteenmile Creek | 4.3 cfs | Low | −1.6 cfs | 12 mi |
| Big Sister Creek at Evans CenterRiver gauge, Big Sister Creek | 2.9 cfs | Low | −0.8 cfs | 18 mi |
| Tonawanda Creek at RapidsRiver gauge, Tonawanda Creek | 1.56 ft | Below flood stage | +0.10 ft | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Cazenovia Creek at Ebenezer?
The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 7.58 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 Cazenovia Creek at Ebenezer today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 06:00 PM EDT, the water level was 2.42 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Cazenovia Creek at Ebenezer rising or falling?
Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Cazenovia Creek at Ebenezer normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Cazenovia Creek at Ebenezer?
The highest level on record is 15.82 ft on March 1, 1955.
Is Cazenovia Creek at Ebenezer expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.40 ft by Monday, October 19 at 02:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:04215500(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.82953, -78.77503(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 | 2.42 ft | 2026-10-19 22:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 21.5 cfs | 2026-10-19 22:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Cazenovia Creek at Ebenezer (usgs:04215500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/cazenovia-creek-at-ebenezer
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