Active AlertsGenesee

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New York Ellicott Creek Near Williamsville affecting Genesee and Erie Counties. For the Ellicott Creekincluding WilliamsvilleMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Ellicott Creek near Williamsville.
When: Until early tomorrow afternoon.
Impacts: At 8.0 feet, Flood stage, some flooding begins along Aero Drive from Holtz to Transit Roads in Cheektowaga. Also some flooding along the flood control project area in Amherst such as the bike path and golf course. Minor flooding in Ellicott Creek Park. Little or no overall damage.
Additional Details: - At 5:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 7.72 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 8.7 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 8.6 feet on 03/05/1976. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight by 545 AM EDT.