Ellicott Creek below Williamsville

Last updated: Jul 4, 2025, 1:45 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 12 - 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 - 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 - 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.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 42.9778, -78.7639
RFC NERFC
State NY
WFO BUF
County Erie
Data Provider(s)
U.S. Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 04218518

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 8.36 ft on 02-19-2022
2. 8.75 ft on 04-22-2017
3. 9.07 ft on 11-26-2014
4. 9.68 ft on 12-23-2013
5. 8.04 ft on 03-09-2009

Historic Crests

1. 11.59 ft on 03-31-1960
2. 11.19 ft on 02-25-1985
3. 10.35 ft on 12-29-2008
4. 10.10 ft on 01-09-1998
5. 9.94 ft on 01-25-1999

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 597.95 ft
moderate Flooding 595.95 ft
minor Flooding 593.95 ft
action 591.95 ft
Latest Value 587.96 ft
Gauge Zero 585.95 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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Unique Local Info

Potential River Levels
Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels
10 Day (HEFS) 7 Day (NAEFS) 7 Day (GEFS)
HEFS Ensemble NAEFS Ensemble GEFS Ensemble

Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 48 hours.

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Observations courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey.

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WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Buffalo
587 Aero Drive
Buffalo, NY 14225-1405
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