Lakeshore Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Buffalo, NY ∙ Orchard Park, NY ∙ Akron, NY ∙ Chautauqua Lake, NY ∙ Sunset Bay, NY ∙ North Evans, NY ∙ Dunkirk, NY ∙ Farnham, NY ∙ Kenmore, NY ∙ Colden, NY

Full Alert Message

Lakeshore Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 249 AM EST Mon Dec 30 2024 ...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Lakeshore flooding expected. * WHERE...Erie and Chautauqua counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...The rapid rise in water levels at the eastern end of Lake Erie will result in lakeshore flooding along the Lake Erie shore. Flooding is likely along Route 5 in Hamburg, Buffalo Harbor and Canalside, Dunkirk Harbor, and other flood prone locations. Very high wave action will also result in significant shoreline erosion. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Lakeshore Flood Warning means lakeshore flooding is occurring, is imminent, or is expected to occur. For your safety, stay off breakwaters, piers, rock outcroppings and beaches! Waves are often larger than they appear and can easily wash you away. Expect significant beach erosion and debris, local road closures and extremely dangerous boating conditions.

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