Eden, NY Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Erie from Ripley to
Buffalo.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Winds and/or waves will cause hazardous conditions
that could capsize or damage small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of western New York, including the following
counties, Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Livingston, Ontario,
Southern Erie and Wyoming.

* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more
rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING TO SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Tonawanda Creek at Rapids.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning to 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 5:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 7.48 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late Thursday morning to a crest of 14.4 feet early Friday
morning. 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
14.4 feet on 02/15/2009.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING TO THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Ellicott Creek near Williamsville.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning to Thursday evening.

* 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 5:15 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 5.16 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late tonight
to 8.5 feet Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood
stage early Thursday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
8.5 feet on 02/14/1984.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Tonawanda Creek at Batavia.

* WHEN...Until late Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Moderate flood, flooding along West Main
Street and South Main Street in Batavia and along the creek from
Batavia to East Pembroke, extending to the Tonawanda Indian
Reservation. Flooding will mainly impact roads, with some
residential and commerical flooding possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 6.37 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this morning to a crest of 10.1 feet this evening. It
will then fall below flood stage late tonight.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
10.1 feet on 02/24/2022.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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