Headline:
Lakeshore Flood Warning issued June 19 at 11:04AM EDT until June 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Lakeshore Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 8:04am
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Minor lakeshore flooding.
* WHERE...Lake Ontario shore of Oswego and Jefferson counties.
Elevated water levels are also possible along the upper Saint
Lawrence River in the Thousand Islands region.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...The combination of high lake levels and significant
wave action will result in minor lakeshore flooding along the
immediate lakeshore, especially in bays, inlets, harbors, and
other low lying areas along the shoreline. Shoreline erosion
is also expected.
Instruction:
A Lakeshore Flood Warning means lakeshore flooding is occurring,
is imminent, or is expected to occur. For your safety, stay off
breakwaters, piers, rock outcroppings and beaches! Waves are
often larger than they appear and can easily wash you away.
Expect significant beach erosion and debris, local road closures
and extremely dangerous boating conditions.
Area Description:
Oswego; Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov