Active AlertsAmherst, NY

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New York Tonawanda Creek At Rapids affecting Niagara and Erie Counties. For the Tonawanda Creekincluding Rapid
S: Minor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Tonawanda Creek at Rapids.
When: From Tuesday morning to early Tuesday afternoon.
Impacts: At 12.0 feet, Flood stage, lowland flooding of farm areas along Tonawanda Creek between Rapids and the Tonawanda Indian Reservation. Flooding may impact Fletcher, Burdick, Kelkenberg, and Tonawanda Creek Roads.
Additional Details: - At 11:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 9.79 feet and rising. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of near 12.0 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 late tonight by 300 AM EDT.