Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - The flood threat continues across parts of Western New York and has been of particular concern throughout southern Erie County. Numerous trouble spots have been reported in West Seneca, Evans and the Town of Boston. A winter weather advisory takes effect Wednesday.
A Flood Warning remains posted for central-southern Erie County through Wednesday morning while a Flood Watch for ALL of WNY is in place through late Tuesday.
Flood Warning for...East central Erie County in western New York...* Until 445 AM EST Wednesday.* At 430 PM EST, local officials have reported several ice jams inplace, including Cazenovia Creek and Buffalo Creek. The mostsignificant ins along Buffalo Creek near West Seneca where watersbehind an ice jam have resulted in localized flooding which hasimpacted several structures along School Street. Water levelsbehind this ice jam have been relatively steady. Ice jams may alsodevelop near the Stevenson Street bridge.Ice jam formation and break up is difficult to predict, and ice maybreak up but then reform new ice jams downstream. For this reason itis important not to focus on specific gauge levels. Flows along theCazenovia and Buffalo Creeks are expected to gradually diminishtoday, which will eventually allow water levels behind existing icejams to fall with time.Some locations that will experience flooding include... Areasalong ice jam prone rivers and creeks in Buffalo, Cheektowaga, WestSeneca, Lackawanna, Depew, Lancaster, East Aurora, Elma, Marilla andOrchard Park.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize thedangers of flooding.A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. Allinterested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. Allinterested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Flood Warning for...An Ice Jam in...Southern Erie County in western New York...* Until 645 PM EST Tuesday.* At 650 AM EST, local emergency management officials reported Route5 remained closed in both directions due to flooding from BigSister Creek in the Town of Evans. Additional ice jams may developtoday and result in additional flooding.* Some locations that will experience flooding include...Hamburg, Evans, Boston, Eden, Springville, Colden, Orchard Park,Angola, North Collins and Derby.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Those with property near creeks that have a history of flooding fromice jams should monitor water levels closely. Be prepared to move tohigher ground if water begins to rise.
FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...The Flood Watch is now in effect for* A portion of western New York...including the followingcounties...Cattaraugus...Chautauqua...Genesee...Niagara...Northern Erie...Orleans...Southern Erie and Wyoming.* Through late tonight.* Ice jams remain a concern as river and creek ice may continueto break up.* Colder air arriving today will help to slow the meltingprocess. The most susceptible areas for potential ice jams arethe Buffalo Creeks, Cattaraugus Creek, and the upper AlleganyRiver, although they can happen anywhere.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based oncurrent forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and bealert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone toflooding should be prepared to take action should floodingdevelop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tvstations for further details or updates
#Winter Weather Advisory for the entire area Wed. - Thurs. Freezing rain will start around the Wed. AM commute for WNY. The evening commute will be impacted for most areas. Up to 0.30" of ice will be possible for some locations.Your local forecast: https://t.co/T9ZRwcrsMR pic.twitter.com/8v3hmLP3vK
— NWS Buffalo (@NWSBUFFALO) February 5, 2019WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 AMEST THURSDAY...* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of one tenth to three tenths of an inch expected.* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee counties.* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 1 AM EST Thursday. The most significant icing will occur Wednesday morning and afternoon.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be extremely difficult, especially the Wednesday evening commute.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Periods of freezing rain will result in slick roads. Slow down and use caution while driving.Submit ice reports through our website or social media.WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of a few hundredths of an inch to around a tenth of an inch expected.
* WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, and Southern Erie counties.
* WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM EST Wednesday.
