Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 5 at 1:32PM EDT until April 6 at 9:45AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 5, 2026 - 10:32am
Expires:
April 6, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream flooding along Irondequoit Creek caused by
heavy rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of western New York, including the following
county, Monroe.
* WHEN...Until 945 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Water levels will remain high along Irondequoit Creek
through at least Monday morning following runoff from heavy rain
last night. Extensive flooding is likely in Ellison Park, and
water may approach Blossom Road where is passes through the park.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 131 PM EDT, gauge reports indicated high water levels
along Irondequoit Creek due to heavy rain last night.
Flooding is ongoing along the creek in the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Low lying 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.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Hikers and fisherman should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Monroe, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov