Oak Orchard Creek near Shelby water level

Name: Oak Orchard Creek near Shelby water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Oak Orchard Creek, New York, United States

Directions

Very high for mid-October

Water level

6.15ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 83.6 cfs
Water temperature: 51 °F

History

7 days

Water level

What this means

High water at Oak Orchard Creek near Shelby: the latest reading is 6.15 ft, well above normal for mid-October.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 6.03 ft – 6.24 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The water temperature at the gauge is 51 °F.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Staying safe in high water

Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.

Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:34 AM Sunset 06:24 PM Daylight 10 hr, 50 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Other gauges on Oak Orchard Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Oak Orchard Creek near KenyonvilleRiver gauge, Oak Orchard Creek	449 cfs	High	−13.0 cfs	10 mi
Oak Orchard Creek at The BridgesRiver gauge, Oak Orchard Creek	398 cfs	Normal	−27.0 cfs	16 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Tonawanda Creek at RapidsRiver gauge, Tonawanda Creek	1.50 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	14 mi
Johnson Creek at KuckvilleRiver gauge, Johnson Creek	79.8 cfs	Normal	−2.2 cfs	14 mi
Erie (Barge) Creek above Halls Waste Weir at LockportRiver gauge, Erie (Barge) Creek	654 cfs	Normal	−29.0 cfs	15 mi
Tonawanda Creek at BataviaRiver gauge, Tonawanda Creek	1.62 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	16 mi
Eighteenmile Creek at BurtRiver gauge, Eighteenmile Creek	121 cfs	Normal	−2.0 cfs	19 mi
Tonawanda Creek at AtticaRiver gauge, Tonawanda Creek	3.31 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	22 mi
Ellicott Creek below WilliamsvilleRiver gauge, Ellicott Creek	1.89 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	23 mi
Cayuga Creek near LancasterRiver gauge, Cayuga Creek	2.88 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	24 mi

Questions and answers

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 Oak Orchard Creek near Shelby today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT, the water level was 6.15 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Oak Orchard Creek near Shelby rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Oak Orchard Creek near Shelby normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

Where does this data come from?

The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:04220045 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.17431, -78.38639 (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	6.15 ft	2026-10-20 16:30	Provisional
Flow	83.6 cfs	2026-10-20 16:30	Provisional
Water temperature	51 °F	2026-10-20 16:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Oak Orchard Creek near Shelby (usgs:04220045). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/oak-orchard-creek-near-shelby

How we check values

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer