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Ellicott Creek below Williamsville
Critical Stages
6' - Action
8' - Flood
10' - Moderate
12' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 12:15 AM EST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.09 ft
Flow: 0.0573 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 AM 12/15 | 2 | 0.044 |
| 1 PM 12/15 | 1.9 | 0.032 |
| 7 PM 12/15 | 1.9 | 0.032 |
| 1 AM 12/16 | 1.9 | 0.032 |
| 7 AM 12/16 | 1.9 | 0.032 |
| 1 PM 12/16 | 1.9 | 0.032 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | 1.9 | 0.032 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 1.9 | 0.032 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 1.9 | 0.032 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1:15 AM 12/15 | 2.1 | 0.059 |
| 1:00 AM 12/15 | 2.09 | 0.0573 |
| 12:45 AM 12/15 | 2.09 | 0.0573 |
| 12:30 AM 12/15 | 2.09 | 0.0573 |
| 12:15 AM 12/15 | 2.09 | 0.0573 |
| 12:00 AM 12/15 | 2.09 | 0.0573 |
| 11:45 PM 12/14 | 2.09 | 0.0573 |
| 11:30 PM 12/14 | 2.09 | 0.0573 |
| 11:15 PM 12/14 | 2.09 | 0.0573 |
| 11:00 PM 12/14 | 2.09 | 0.0573 |
| 10:45 PM 12/14 | 2.09 | 0.0573 |
| 10:30 PM 12/14 | 2.08 | 0.0557 |
| 10:15 PM 12/14 | 2.08 | 0.0557 |
| 10:00 PM 12/14 | 2.08 | 0.0557 |
| 9:45 PM 12/14 | 2.08 | 0.0557 |
| 9:30 PM 12/14 | 2.08 | 0.0557 |
| 9:15 PM 12/14 | 2.08 | 0.0557 |
| 9:00 PM 12/14 | 2.08 | 0.0557 |
| 8:45 PM 12/14 | 2.08 | 0.0557 |
| 8:30 PM 12/14 | 2.08 | 0.0557 |
| 8:15 PM 12/14 | 2.08 | 0.0557 |
| 8:00 PM 12/14 | 2.08 | 0.0557 |
| 7:45 PM 12/14 | 2.08 | 0.0557 |
| 7:30 PM 12/14 | 2.08 | 0.0557 |
| 7:15 PM 12/14 | 2.08 | 0.0557 |
| 7:00 PM 12/14 | 2.08 | 0.0557 |
| 6:45 PM 12/14 | 2.08 | 0.0557 |
| 6:30 PM 12/14 | 2.08 | 0.0557 |
| 6:15 PM 12/14 | 2.08 | 0.0557 |
| 6:00 PM 12/14 | 2.08 | 0.0557 |
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.
6' -
Action stage, high flows. No flooding.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 1960 | 11.59 |
| Feb 25, 1985 | 11.19 |
| Dec 29, 2008 | 10.35 |
| Jan 9, 1998 | 10.1 |
| Jan 25, 1999 | 9.94 |
| Sep 10, 2004 | 9.87 |
| Dec 23, 2013 | 9.68 |
| Sep 26, 1977 | 9.23 |
| Mar 5, 1979 | 9.16 |
| Nov 26, 2014 | 9.07 |
| Jan 19, 1996 | 9.04 |
| Apr 22, 2017 | 8.75 |
| Mar 5, 1976 | 8.62 |
| Feb 14, 1984 | 8.5 |
| Feb 19, 2022 | 8.36 |
| Feb 13, 2009 | 8.3 |
| Feb 6, 2008 | 8.16 |
| Sep 15, 1979 | 8.11 |
| Mar 15, 2007 | 8.1 |
| Mar 9, 2009 | 8.04 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.