Penfield, NY Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...The nearshore waters of Lake Ontario from the Niagara
River to Sodus Bay.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* 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 WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* 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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* 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

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...

* 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

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