Station Name: CATTARAUGUS CREEK AT GOWANDA NY
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 764 feet

Nearest Address:
102 Legion Dr
Gowanda, NY 14070
Erie County

GPS Coordinates: 42.46344444, -78.9345278

Nearby Water Temperatures

Wind Advisory issued December 28 at 1:12PM EST until December 29 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 1:12 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Cattaraugus County. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Wind Advisory will be replaced with a Winter Storm Warning starting at 1 PM Monday.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 28 at 12:56PM EST until January 2 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 12:56 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 1 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact travel through the week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is expected oscillate several times downwind of Lake Erie this week. Forecast snowfall amounts could be much higher where lake bands persist during this long duration event. The strongest winds will be Monday and Monday night.

Widespread accumulating snow and ice will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow and ice reports through our website or social media.

Flood Watch issued December 28 at 9:24AM EST until December 29 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 9:24 AM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of western New York, including the following counties, Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Genesee, Niagara, Northern Erie, Orleans, Southern Erie and Wyoming. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. The greatest threat for flooding will be along the Buffalo area creeks and rivers. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread rainfall totals of 1-1.5 inches are expected within the watch area. Locally higher amounts are possible, especially across the Niagara Frontier. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Wind Advisory issued December 28 at 8:57PM EST until December 29 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 8:57 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Cattaraugus County. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Flood Warning issued December 28 at 1:34PM EST until December 29 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 1:34 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 2:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in Buffalo NY has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in New York... Cazenovia Creek Near Cazenovia Creek at Ebenezer affecting Erie County. For the Cazenovia Creek...including Cazenovia Creek at Ebenezer... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cazenovia Creek near Cazenovia Creek at Ebenezer. * WHEN...From late tonight to tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Flood 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 PM EST Sunday the stage was 3.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 10.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.2 feet on 02/18/2022. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight by 200 AM EST.

High Wind Warning issued December 28 at 1:12PM EST until December 30 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 1:12 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts around 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Genesee, Wyoming, and Chautauqua Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Shallow rooted trees in a saturated ground will be more susceptible to falling. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 28 at 12:56PM EST until December 29 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 12:56 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Genesee Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and brief periods of whiteout conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening commute.

Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

Lakeshore Flood Warning issued December 28 at 9:27AM EST until December 29 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 9:27 AM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding expected. Rapid rises are expected Monday morning with the highest levels late Monday morning and afternoon. * WHERE...Niagara, Erie, and Chautauqua counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The rapid rise in water levels will result in lakeshore flooding along the Lake Erie and Upper Niagara River shores. Along the Lake Erie shore, flooding is likely along Route 5 in Hamburg, Buffalo Harbor and Canalside, Dunkirk Harbor, and other flood prone locations. Along the Upper Niagara River, flooding is likely to affect Grand Island and Cayuga Island.

A Lakeshore Flood Warning means lakeshore flooding is occurring, is imminent, or is expected to occur. For your safety, stay off breakwaters, piers, rock outcroppings and beaches! Waves are often larger than they appear and can easily wash you away. Expect significant beach erosion and debris, local road closures and extremely dangerous boating conditions.

Lakeshore Flood Warning issued December 29 at 12:36AM EST until December 29 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 12:36 AM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding expected. * WHERE...Niagara, Erie, and Chautauqua counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...The rapid rise in water levels will result in lakeshore flooding along the Lake Erie and Upper Niagara River shores. Along the Lake Erie shore, flooding is likely along Route 5 in Hamburg, Buffalo Harbor and Canalside, Dunkirk Harbor, and other flood prone locations. Along the Upper Niagara River, flooding is likely to affect Grand Island and Cayuga Island. Very high wave action will also result in significant shoreline erosion.

A Lakeshore Flood Warning means lakeshore flooding is occurring, is imminent, or is expected to occur. For your safety, stay off breakwaters, piers, rock outcroppings and beaches! Waves are often larger than they appear and can easily wash you away. Expect significant beach erosion and debris, local road closures and extremely dangerous boating conditions.

Flood Warning issued December 28 at 10:43PM EST until December 29 at 7:24PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 10:43 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 11:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New York... Cazenovia Creek Near Cazenovia Creek at Ebenezer affecting Erie County. For the Cazenovia Creek...including Cazenovia Creek at Ebenezer... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cazenovia Creek near Cazenovia Creek at Ebenezer. * WHEN...From Monday morning to Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Flood 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM EST Sunday the stage was 6.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday morning to a crest of 10.2 feet early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage by mid to late Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.2 feet on 02/18/2022. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Monday morning by 1100 AM EST.

High Wind Warning issued December 28 at 8:57PM EST until December 30 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 8:57 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. The strongest wind gusts will be along the Lake Erie shoreline and near Downtown Buffalo. * WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Genesee, Wyoming, and Chautauqua Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Shallow rooted trees in a saturated ground will be more susceptible to falling. Travel will be extremely difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.

yellow warning - freezing rain - in effect

Service Notice – November 2025: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2025, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to upgrade the presentation of alerts into Colour-Coded Weather Alerts is tentatively set for deployment November 26, 2025. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment, 2) the alert name ‘extreme cold warning’ will change to ‘cold warning’, 3) two Public zone names will change in Saskatchewan, 4) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard continues, there will be changes coming to CAP and 5) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – novembre 2025: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2025, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l'initiative d'ECCC visant à améliorer la présentation des alertes sous forme d'alertes météorologiques codées par couleur est provisoirement prévue pour un déploiement le 26 novembre 2025. Des changements aux données apparaîtront dans le PAC suite à ce déploiement, 2) le nom de l’alerte ‘avertissement de froid extrême’ changera pour ‘avertissement de froid’, 3) deux noms de zones publiques seront modifiés en Saskatchewan, 4) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique se poursuit. Des changements seront également apportés au PAC et 5) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 12:14 AM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 4:02 AM

Freezing rain continues. What: Freezing rain leading to icy surfaces. Ice accretion or build-up of 2 to 5 mm on some surfaces. When: Ending early this morning. Additional information: Freezing rain or rain is expected to change over to rain within the next few hours as temperatures climb above the freezing mark. ### Roads and walkways will likely become icy and slippery. Icy surfaces could be difficult to detect. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.