Flood Watch Issued
From
Town of Somerset
Sent
Mon, Jan 27 @ 2:38pm
Description
Flood Watch issued January 27 at 2:35PM EST until January 28 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
An ice jam may cause water to infiltrate the lowlands along the
river.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by ice jams or ice shoves is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of western New York, including the following
counties, Niagara and Northern Erie.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Strong southwesterly winds and rising water levels due
to a lake seiche is causing ice movement on Lake Erie. It is
possible that ice will be pushed onshore along the immediate Lake
Erie shoreline. In addition, ice flows down the Niagara River may
result in an ice jam. If this happens, flooding along the Niagara
River on Grand Island is possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Ice jams are very difficult to predict, and can develop
rather quickly.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone along the immediate lakeshore
and Niagara River should be prepared to take action should flooding
develop.
This notification was posted by Town of Somerset. Town of Somerset is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
