Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Cowlesville, NY ∙ Cheektowaga, NY ∙ Alden, NY ∙ Town Line, NY ∙ Lancaster, NY ∙ Depew, NY

Headline

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New York...
Cayuga Creek Near Lancaster affecting Erie and Wyoming Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this morning by 1100 AM EDT.
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Full Alert Message

Flood Statement National Weather Service Buffalo NY 528 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New York... Cayuga Creek Near Lancaster affecting Erie and Wyoming Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this morning by 1100 AM EDT. && ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Cayuga Creek near Lancaster. * WHEN...Until late this morning. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Flood stage, minor flooding in low lying areas of Lancaster and Alden. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.1 feet and falling. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:30 AM EDT Wednesday was 9.73 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early this morning, and continue to fall below 6 feet by this evening. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.1 feet on 03/15/2007. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && LAT...LON 4287 7869 4287 7879 4290 7879 4293 7864 4292 7848 4281 7846

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