Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 2 at 4:28AM EDT until April 2 at 12:51PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 1:28am
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
...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
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Erie, NY; Genesee, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov