Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - Stiff winds buffeted the Western New York region Friday leaving thousands without power at times. Sporadic outages were reported throughout the day from both National Grid and NYSEG.
The High Wind Warning has expired and noa a Winter Weather Advisory remains posted for southern Erie County and the southern tier.
Flooding is still a concern along Tonawanda Creek at Rapids Road through early Saturday.
Flood warning extended until Saturday evening...The flood warning continues forThe Tonawanda Creek At Rapids* until Saturday evening.* At 11 AM Friday the stage was 12.9 feet and nearing crest.* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.* Minor Flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.* Forecast...the river will crest near 12.9 feetthis afternoon.* IMPACT...At 12.0 feet...Flood stage, lowland flooding of farm areasalong Tonawanda Creek between Rapids and the Tonawanda IndianReservation. Flooding may impact Fletcher, Burdick, Kirby, andTonawanda Creek Roads.