Lakeshore Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Buffalo, NY ∙ Niagara Falls, NY ∙ Rapids, NY ∙ Brocton, NY ∙ Frewsburg, NY ∙ Fourmile Creek State Park, NY ∙ Athol Springs, NY ∙ East Wilson, NY ∙ Pomfret, NY ∙ Kennedy, NY

Full Alert Message

Lakeshore Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 927 AM EST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 10 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding expected. Rapid rises are expected Monday morning with the highest levels late Monday morning and afternoon. * WHERE...Niagara, Erie, and Chautauqua counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The rapid rise in water levels will result in lakeshore flooding along the Lake Erie and Upper Niagara River shores. Along the Lake Erie shore, flooding is likely along Route 5 in Hamburg, Buffalo Harbor and Canalside, Dunkirk Harbor, and other flood prone locations. Along the Upper Niagara River, flooding is likely to affect Grand Island and Cayuga Island. 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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