Headline

Flood Warning issued March 31 at 10:16PM EDT until April 1 at 4:35PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Description

...The National Weather Service in Buffalo NY has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in New York...

Cayuga Creek Near Lancaster affecting Erie and Wyoming Counties.

For the Cayuga Creek...including Lancaster...Minor flooding is
forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Cayuga Creek near Lancaster.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Flood stage, minor flooding in low lying
areas of Lancaster and Alden.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 7.85 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight to a crest of 8.9 feet tomorrow
morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
morning.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
8.9 feet on 01/08/1998.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning by 1030 AM EDT.

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