Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 1 at 5:31AM EDT until April 2 at 7:01PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 2:31am
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New
York...
Ellicott Creek Near Williamsville affecting Erie and Genesee
Counties.
For the Ellicott Creek...including Williamsville...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Ellicott Creek near Williamsville.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning to Thursday evening.
* 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 5:15 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 5.16 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late tonight
to 8.5 feet Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood
stage early Thursday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
8.5 feet on 02/14/1984.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon by 545 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Erie, NY; Genesee, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY
Sender: