Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 31 at 10:21PM EDT until April 2 at 11:12AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 31, 2026 - 7:21pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Buffalo NY has issued a Flood
Warning 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 Wednesday afternoon to late Thursday morning.
* 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 9:15 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 4.64 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 7.2 feet Wednesday morning.
It will rise above flood stage Wednesday afternoon to 9.7
feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood
stage early Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
9.7 feet on 12/23/2013.
- 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 Wednesday morning by 1030 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Erie, NY; Genesee, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov