Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 27 at 1:57PM EDT until March 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 27, 2026 - 10:57am
Expires:
March 28, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream flooding along Irondequoit Creek caused by
heavy rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of western New York, including the following
county, Monroe.
* WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding will continue through Saturday 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 142 PM EDT, gauge reports indicated high water levels
along Irondequoit Creek in the eastern suburbs of Rochester,
with levels steadily falling this afternoon. Between 0.75 and
1.25 inches of rain fell in the last 24 hours. Ellison Park
employees report active flooding with several access roads
across the park closed.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Rochester, 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. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Monroe, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY
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