In effect from Thursday, Apr 02 2026 4:48 AM - Thursday, Apr 02 2026 7:00 PM
Issued by NWS Buffalo NY
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
Instructions: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Areas Impacted:
Monroe, NY
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Flood Warning
In effect from Thursday, Apr 02 2026 4:42 AM - Friday, Apr 03 2026 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Buffalo NY
Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in New York...
Black Creek at Churchville affecting Genesee and Monroe Counties.
For the Black Creek at Churchville...Moderate flooding is forecast.
What:
Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
Where:
Black Creek at Churchville.
When:
Until Friday afternoon.
Impacts:
At 7.0 feet, Moderate flood, widespread agricultural
flooding along entire length of creek. Some residential flooding
begins Churchville to Chili area. Possible road closures.
Additional Details:
- At 4:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 6.91 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:30 AM EDT Thursday was 6.91 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.1
feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late
Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
6.9 feet on 06/24/1989.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions: 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 445 PM EDT.
Areas Impacted:
Genesee, NY
Monroe, NY
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Flood Warning
In effect from Thursday, Apr 02 2026 11:25 AM - Saturday, Apr 04 2026 9:12 AM
Issued by NWS Buffalo NY
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New
York...
Tonawanda Creek At Batavia affecting Erie, Genesee, Niagara and
Wyoming Counties.
Tonawanda Creek At Rapids affecting Erie and Niagara Counties.
For the Tonawanda Creek...including Batavia, Rapids...Moderate
flooding is forecast.
What:
Moderate flooding is forecast.
Where:
Tonawanda Creek at Rapids.
When:
From this morning to late Saturday morning.
Impacts:
At 14.0 feet, Moderate flood, some residential flooding
with widespread road closures in North Clarence, east into
Newstead and Royalton. Water begins to back up into smaller creeks
such as Ransom, Black, Beeman, Gott, and Mud Creeks. Flooding in
some low lying areas along Tonawanda Creek Road, Rapids Road, and
Wolcott Road, with widespread farmland flooding.
Additional Details:
- At 4:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.28 feet and rising.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this morning to a crest of 14.8 feet just after midnight
tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday
morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.8 feet on 03/17/1982.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions: 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 245 PM EDT.
Areas Impacted:
Erie, NY
Niagara, NY
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Flood Warning
In effect from Thursday, Apr 02 2026 4:16 AM - Friday, Apr 03 2026 8:00 PM
Issued by NWS Buffalo NY
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New
York...
Oatka Creek At Garbutt affecting Genesee and Monroe Counties.
For the Oatka Creek...including Garbutt...Minor flooding is forecast.
What:
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where:
Oatka Creek at Garbutt.
When:
Until Friday evening.
Impacts:
At 6.0 feet, Flood stage, general flooding of
agricultural land begins, some basement flooding in Scottsville
and Garbutt.
Additional Details:
- At 4:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 6.44 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:00 AM EDT Thursday was 6.44 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.6
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early Friday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
6.5 feet on 09/27/1977.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions: 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 430 PM EDT.
