Active AlertsHamburg, NY

What: Heavy rain yesterday produced widespread 1 to 2 inch rainfall amounts, with localized amounts of over 3 inches where thunderstorms repeated over the same areas. The heavy rain has ended, but water will remain high in low lying areas, creeks, and rivers today.
Where: Portions of central and western New York, including the following counties, in central New York, Northern Cayuga. In western New York, Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Northern Erie, Ontario, Orleans, Southern Erie, Wayne and Wyoming.
When: Through this evening.
Impacts: Excessive runoff will result in ongoing flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Additional Details: - Water levels will remain high today on area rivers and creeks, and in low lying areas. Most smaller creeks and low lying areas will see improving conditions today as high water drains. Larger rivers and creeks will continue to run high today. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New York Ellicott Creek Near Williamsville affecting Erie and Genesee Counties. For the Ellicott Creekincluding WilliamsvilleMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Ellicott Creek near Williamsville.
When: From Thursday morning to Thursday evening.
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 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 5.16 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - ForecastThe river will rise above flood stage late tonight to 8.5 feet Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 8.5 feet on 02/14/1984. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon by 545 PM EDT.