Active AlertsElma Center, NY

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New York Tonawanda Creek At Rapids affecting Erie and Niagara Counties. For the Tonawanda Creekincluding Rapid
S: Minor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Tonawanda Creek at Rapids.
When: Until late tomorrow morning.
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 12:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 13.61 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 PM EDT Friday was 13.61 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.8 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 13.6 feet on 03/11/2009. - 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight by 200 AM EDT.