Station Name: OAK ORCHARD CREEK NEAR SHELBY NY
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 617 feet

Nearest Address:
5002 Creek Rd
Medina, NY 14103
Orleans County

GPS Coordinates: 43.17430556, -78.38638889

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 2 at 4:42AM EDT until April 3 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Thu April 2, 2026, 4:42 AM
Expires: Thu April 2, 2026, 4:45 PM

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in New York... Black Creek at Churchville affecting Genesee and Monroe Counties. For the Black Creek at Churchville...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Black Creek at Churchville. * WHEN...Until Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Moderate flood, widespread agricultural flooding along entire length of creek. Some residential flooding begins Churchville to Chili area. Possible road closures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 6.91 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:30 AM EDT Thursday was 6.91 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.1 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday morning. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.9 feet on 06/24/1989. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon by 445 PM EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 2 at 4:28AM EDT until April 2 at 12:51PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Thu April 2, 2026, 4:28 AM
Expires: Thu April 2, 2026, 1:00 PM

...Observed flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in New York... Ellicott Creek Near Williamsville affecting Erie and Genesee Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Ellicott Creek near Williamsville. * WHEN...Until this afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Flood stage, some flooding begins along Aero Drive from Holtz to Transit Roads in Cheektowaga. Also some flooding along the flood control project area in Amherst such as the bike path and golf course. Minor flooding in Ellicott Creek Park. Little or no overall damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 8.46 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:15 AM EDT Thursday was 8.64 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this morning and continue falling to 3.1 feet early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.4 feet on 02/19/2022. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon by 100 PM EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 2 at 4:16AM EDT until April 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Thu April 2, 2026, 4:16 AM
Expires: Thu April 2, 2026, 4:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New York... Oatka Creek At Garbutt affecting Genesee and Monroe Counties. For the Oatka Creek...including Garbutt...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Oatka Creek at Garbutt. * WHEN...Until Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Flood stage, general flooding of agricultural land begins, some basement flooding in Scottsville and Garbutt. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 6.44 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 AM EDT Thursday was 6.44 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.5 feet on 09/27/1977. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon by 430 PM EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 2 at 4:36AM EDT until April 4 at 9:12AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Thu April 2, 2026, 4:36 AM
Expires: Thu April 2, 2026, 4:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New York... Tonawanda Creek At Batavia affecting Erie, Genesee, Niagara and Wyoming Counties. Tonawanda Creek At Rapids affecting Erie and Niagara Counties. For the Tonawanda Creek...including Batavia, Rapids...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tonawanda Creek at Rapids. * WHEN...From this morning to late Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Moderate flood, some residential flooding with widespread road closures in North Clarence, east into Newstead and Royalton. Water begins to back up into smaller creeks such as Ransom, Black, Beeman, Gott, and Mud Creeks. Flooding in some low lying areas along Tonawanda Creek Road, Rapids Road, and Wolcott Road, with widespread farmland flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.28 feet and rising. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 14.8 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.8 feet on 03/17/1982. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon by 245 PM EDT.

Flood Warning issued April 1 at 5:09PM EDT until April 2 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Wed April 1, 2026, 5:09 PM
Expires: Thu April 2, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues along Irondequoit Creek. * WHERE...A portion of western New York, including the following county, Monroe. * WHEN...Until 700 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of low-lying and flood-prone locations along Irondequoit Creek will continue through at least Thursday. Widespread flooding will continue in Ellison Park, and flooding may also impact Panorama Plaza and portions of Blossom Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 504 PM EDT, gauge reports indicated the level on Irondequoit Creek at a level of 9.7 feet. The creek will remain in flood through at least Thursday before gradually starting to recede. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... areas along Irondequoit Creek in Irondequoit, East Rochester, Fairport, Brighton and Penfield. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.