Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 2 at 4:48AM EDT until April 2 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 1:48am
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
* 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 this afternoon. Widespread
flooding will continue in Ellison Park, and flooding may also
impact Panorama Plaza and portions of Blossom Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 445 AM EDT, gauge reports indicated the level on
Irondequoit Creek at a level of 9.5 feet. The creek will
remain in flood through this afternoon 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
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Monroe, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov