Rivers in New York
Cazenovia Creek at Ebenezer
Below flood stage
2.34ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 4:00 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 10.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 2.30 ftWed, Sep 23, 8:00 AM EDT
- Record crest
- 15.82 ft1955
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 14.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 12.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 10.00 ft |
| Action | 8.00 ft |
- 14.00 ftMajor 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 ftModerate 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 ftFlood 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 ftAction stage, high flows. No flooding.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 21, 2026.
Crest history
34 crests on NOAA’s list since 1941.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 1, 1955 | 15.82 ft |
| 2 | March 17, 1942 | 15.11 ft |
| 3 | September 9, 2004 | 14.85 ft |
| 4 | March 7, 1956 | 14.65 ft |
| 5 | August 10, 2009 | 14.15 ft |
| 6 | January 22, 1957 | 14.09 ft |
| 7 | March 21, 1978 | 14.05 ft |
| 8 | October 2, 1945 | 14.02 ft |
| 9 | June 23, 1972 | 13.53 ft |
| 10 | September 14, 1979 | 13.28 ft |
| 11 | September 16, 2005 | 13.18 ft |
| 12 | December 27, 2008 | 13.00 ft |
| 13 | March 15, 2007 | 12.85 ft |
| 14 | September 23, 2000 | 12.79 ft |
| 15 | February 1, 2002 | 12.36 ft |
| 16 | January 19, 1996 | 12.30 ft |
| 17 | November 7, 2017 | 12.29 ft |
| 18 | December 22, 2013 | 12.25 ft |
| 19 | April 23, 1977 | 12.05 ft |
| 20 | January 8, 1998 | 11.99 ft |
| 21 | April 5, 1941 | 11.95 ft |
| 22 | September 25, 1977 | 11.87 ft |
| 23 | January 29, 1975 | 11.71 ft |
| 24 | March 17, 2003 | 11.63 ft |
| 25 | December 6, 1972 | 11.55 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 1, 2026: 10.20 ft
- February 18, 2022: 10.21 ft
- November 7, 2017: 12.29 ft
- November 24, 2014: 10.94 ft
- December 22, 2013: 12.25 ft
- August 10, 2009: 14.15 ft
- March 8, 2009: 11.51 ft
- December 27, 2008: 13.00 ft
- March 15, 2007: 12.85 ft
- September 16, 2005: 13.18 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Northeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. Impact statements listed below may not be representative during times of ice jam flooding. Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.