River stage
Cattaraugus Creek
- River level
- 1.18 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 1 of 1
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Cattaraugus Creek reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Cattaraugus Creek level at Gowanda
The Cattaraugus Creek is measured in one place, at Gowanda, NY. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gowanda | 1.18 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Cattaraugus Creek
The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at Gowanda, NY.
Other rivers nearby
- Buffalo Creek (NY) 1 gauge
- Genesee River 9 gauges
- Oatka Creek 2 gauges
- Black Creek (NY) 1 gauge
- Allegheny River 18 gauges
- Irondequoit Creek 2 gauges
- Fall Creek (NY) 1 gauge
- Susquehanna River 19 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cattaraugus Creek flooding right now?
No. The Cattaraugus Creek is below flood stage at Gowanda, NY, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Cattaraugus Creek?
The Cattaraugus Creek is at 1.18 ft at Gowanda, NY, the only gauge on the river.
Where is the Cattaraugus Creek measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Cattaraugus Creek, at Gowanda, NY.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Cattaraugus Creek it is set for the gauge at Gowanda, NY, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.