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SwedenBuffalo Creek at Gardenville water level
River gauge, Buffalo Creek, New York, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 21.0 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.50 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 10:49 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Buffalo Creek at Gardenville reads 0.59 ft, a normal level.
It is 6.41 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.50 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.59 ft and 1.25 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 14.34 ftMarch 21, 1978
- Forecast peak
- 0.60 ftWednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM
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 7.00 ft, still 6.41 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 9.00 ft
- Major flood, widespread flooding along low lying areas near Buffalo Creek. Most affected areas include Elma Village north of Bowen Road bridge, Blossom Road, Transit Road, and houses in back of 14 Holy Helpers Church near Union Road.
- 8.00 ft
- Moderate flood, flooding is likely along low lying areas near the Buffalo Creek, especially near Collins Avenue, Elma Town Park, and in some sections of Elma Village north of the Bowen Road bridge.
- 7.00 ft
- Flood stage, minor flooding is possible along the low lying areas next to Buffalo Creek, especially in the farm fields downstream from Union Road.
- 6.00 ft
- Action stage, high flows. No flooding.
- 0.59 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 | 14.34 ft | March 21, 1978 |
| 2 | 14.20 ft | March 5, 1979 |
| 3 | 12.30 ft | February 21, 1996 |
| 4 | 10.20 ft | June 1, 1937 |
| 5 | 9.42 ft | March 7, 1956 |
| 6 | 9.09 ft | June 23, 1972 |
| 7 | 8.89 ft | March 2, 1972 |
| 8 | 8.84 ft | January 23, 1957 |
| 9 | 8.80 ft | March 17, 1942 |
| 10 | 8.71 ft | December 28, 2008 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Buffalo Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Creek at Iron BridgeRiver gauge, Buffalo Creek | 100 cfs | High | −11.0 cfs | 154 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cazenovia Creek at EbenezerRiver gauge, Cazenovia Creek | 2.38 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 2.0 mi |
| Cayuga Creek near LancasterRiver gauge, Cayuga Creek | 2.86 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 6.2 mi |
| Ellicott Creek below WilliamsvilleRiver gauge, Ellicott Creek | 1.90 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 9 mi |
| Niagara River at Fort ErieRiver gauge, Niagara River | 172.17 m | Very low | −0.09 m | 15 km |
| Eighteenmile Creek at HamburgRiver gauge, Eighteenmile Creek | 9.2 cfs | Very low | −0.8 cfs | 11 mi |
| South Branch Eighteenmile Creek at Bley Road at Eden ValleyRiver gauge, South Branch Eighteenmile Creek | 4.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Tonawanda Creek at RapidsRiver gauge, Tonawanda Creek | 1.45 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 18 mi |
| Big Sister Creek at Evans CenterRiver gauge, Big Sister Creek | 9.9 cfs | Low | +7.0 cfs | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Buffalo Creek at Gardenville?
The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 6.41 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 Buffalo Creek at Gardenville today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 01:15 AM EDT, the water level was 0.59 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Buffalo Creek at Gardenville rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.55 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Buffalo Creek at Gardenville normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Buffalo Creek at Gardenville?
The highest level on record is 14.34 ft on March 21, 1978.
Is Buffalo Creek at Gardenville expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.50 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:04214500(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.85461, -78.75642(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 | 0.59 ft | 2026-10-21 05:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 21.0 cfs | 2026-10-21 05:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Buffalo Creek at Gardenville (usgs:04214500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/buffalo-creek-at-gardenville
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