Active AlertsBeaver Island State Park, NY

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New York Tonawanda Creek At Batavia affecting Erie, Genesee, Niagara and Wyoming Counties. Tonawanda Creek At Rapids affecting Erie and Niagara Counties. For the Tonawanda Creekincluding Batavia, Rapid
S: Moderate flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Tonawanda Creek at Batavia.
When: Until this afternoon.
Impacts: At 9.0 feet, Flood stage, some flooding in Batavia, possibly impacting Kibbe Park, Walnut Street, and Law Street. Flooding in rural areas of Alexander and the lowlands of the Alabama Swamps with some road closures likely.
Additional Details: - At 4:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 9.36 feet and falling. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 AM EDT Thursday was 10.9 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage this morning and continue falling to 3.9 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 9.0 feet on 11/25/2014. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon by 245 PM EDT.