Weather Alert in New York
Flood Warning issued April 2 at 3:47PM EDT until April 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
AREAS AFFECTED: Genesee, NY; Monroe, NY
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New York... Oatka Creek At Garbutt affecting Genesee and Monroe Counties. For the Oatka Creek...including Garbutt...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Oatka Creek at Garbutt. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Flood stage, general flooding of agricultural land begins, some basement flooding in Scottsville and Garbutt. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 6.21 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 PM EDT Thursday was 6.46 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 4.8 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.2 feet on 09/09/2004. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight by 500 AM EDT.
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