Tonawanda Creek Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Tonawanda Creek today?

Tonawanda Creek water levels are measured at USGS gauge TONAWANDA CREEK AT RAPIDS NY; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Tonawanda Creek high or low right now?

This page compares the current reading against the trailing 30-day average and range for Tonawanda Creek — above the average means higher water than usual, below means lower.

Live gauge height for Tonawanda Creek, measured at USGS station TONAWANDA CREEK AT RAPIDS NY (2.6 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height

1.77 ft

Updated 31 min ago

vs. 30-day average

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Streamflow

170 cfs

Boat Ramps on Tonawanda Creek (2)

Tonawanda Creek Boat Launch — Town of Royalton, New York
Tonawanda Creek Boat Ramp — Town of Clarence, New York
Tonawanda Creek Boat Ramp — City of Lockport, New York

See all Tonawanda Creek boat ramps →

Tonawanda Creek Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Tonawanda Creek today?

The USGS gauge for Tonawanda Creek (TONAWANDA CREEK AT RAPIDS NY) currently reads a gauge height of 1.77 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Tonawanda Creek 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 Tonawanda Creek?

BoatLaunchMap lists 2 boat ramps on Tonawanda Creek, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 04218000. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.