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Flood Warning
Issued: 12:05 AM Apr. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SUNDAY... * 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 1100 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Water levels will continue to rise along Irondequoit Creek tonight due to runoff from heavy rainfall. Water levels will remain high through at least Sunday morning. Minor flooding is likely in Ellison Park, and water may approach Blossom Road where it passes through the park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 757 PM EDT, Irondequoit Creek had risen to 8.2 feet. Gauge reports indicated between 0.75 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Rochester, Irondequoit, East Rochester and Brighton. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks. &&
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