Alertes en vigueurYoungstown, NY

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New York Tonawanda Creek At Batavia affecting Erie, Niagara, Genesee and Wyoming Counties. For the Tonawanda Creekincluding BataviaModerate flooding is forecast.
What: Moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Tonawanda Creek at Batavia.
When: Until late Thursday morning.
Impacts: At 10.0 feet, Moderate flood, flooding along West Main Street and South Main Street in Batavia and along the creek from Batavia to East Pembroke, extending to the Tonawanda Indian Reservation. Flooding will mainly impact roads, with some residential and commerical flooding possible.
Additional Details: - At 5:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 6.37 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 10.1 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 10.1 feet on 02/24/2022. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 afternoon by 530 PM EDT.