Flood Warning New York | Effective 03/26/2026 22:57

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued March 27 at 1:57AM EDT until March 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 26, 2026 - 10:57pm
Expires: 
March 27, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Small stream flooding along Irondequoit Creek caused by heavy rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of western New York, including the following county, Monroe. * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding will continue today along Irondequoit Creek in the eastern suburbs of Rochester. Expect flooding of low lying areas in Ellison Park. High water may approach Blossom Road where it passes through Ellison Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 151 AM EDT, Gauge reports indicated high water levels along Irondequoit Creek, with levels continuing to rise early this morning. Between 0.75 and 1.25 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Areas along Irondequoit Creek in Irondequoit, East Rochester, Fairport, Brighton and Penfield. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Keep children away from storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. Water levels can rise rapidly and sweep children away. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
Area Description: 
Monroe, NY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Buffalo NY