Lakeshore Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Buffalo, NY ∙ Sherman, NY ∙ Jamestown, NY ∙ Lake Erie Beach, NY ∙ Eggertsville, NY ∙ Aurora, NY ∙ Grandyle Village, NY ∙ Getzville, NY ∙ Newstead, NY ∙ Niobe, NY

Full Alert Message

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Lakeshore Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1254 PM EST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...LAKESHORE FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding possible. * WHERE...Lake Erie shore of Erie and Chautauqua counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...The rapid rise in water levels at the eastern end of Lake Erie may result in lakeshore flooding along the Lake Erie shore. Flooding is possible along Route 5 in Hamburg, Buffalo Harbor and Canalside, Dunkirk Harbor, and other flood prone locations. Very high wave action may also result in significant shoreline erosion. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Lakeshore Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for lakeshore flooding are expected to develop. Residents on or near the shore should take action to protect property, and listen to local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for later statements or warnings.

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