Niagara River (upper) Water Level
Live gauge height for Niagara River (upper), measured at USGS station ELLICOTT CREEK BELOW WILLIAMSVILLE NY (9.8 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).
Boat Ramps on Niagara River (upper) (25)
- Gratwick Park Boat Launch — City of North Tonawanda, New York
- Griffon Park Boat Ramp — City of Niagara Falls, New York
- Aqua Lane Park — Town of Tonawanda, New York
- Beaver Island Marina — Town of Grand Island, New York
- Woods Creek Kayak Launch — Town of Grand Island, New York
- Black Rock Canal Park — Buffalo, New York
- Tow Path Park — Buffalo, New York
- Sheridan Boat Launch — Town of Tonawanda, New York
- Riverside Park Motel and Campground — Niagara Falls, Ontario
- Niagara River (upper) (Launch 50) — Town of Grand Island, New York
Niagara River (upper) Water Level FAQ
What is the water level of Niagara River (upper) today?
The USGS gauge for Niagara River (upper) (ELLICOTT CREEK BELOW WILLIAMSVILLE NY) currently reads a gauge height of 2.14 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.
Is Niagara River (upper) high or low right now?
Compare today's reading with the 30-day chart above — a reading near the top of the range means high water, near the bottom means low water.
Where can I launch a boat on Niagara River (upper)?
BoatLaunchMap lists 25 boat ramps on Niagara River (upper), each with directions, ratings, and launch details.
Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 04218518. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.