Lakeshore Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Schroeppel, NY ∙ Belleville, NY ∙ Champion, NY ∙ Bernhards Bay, NY ∙ Adams, NY ∙ Clayton, NY ∙ Amboy, NY ∙ Pamelia, NY ∙ Stony Island, NY ∙ Granby, NY

Full Alert Message

Lakeshore Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 245 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026 ...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THURSDAY TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Minor lakeshore flooding expected. * WHERE...Lake Ontario shore of Oswego and Jefferson counties. Water rises are also possible along the upper Saint Lawrence River in the Thousand Islands region. * WHEN...From 2 PM Thursday to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...The combination of high lake levels and significant wave action may result in minor lakeshore flooding along the immediate lakeshore, especially in bays, inlets, harbors, and other low lying areas along the shoreline. Shoreline erosion is also expected. 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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