Lakeshore Flood Warning

Locations Affected

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

Full Alert Message

Lakeshore Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 1057 AM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding expected. * WHERE...Niagara, Erie, and Chautauqua counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * 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. 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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