Lakeshore Flood Warning Updated
From
Town of Somerset
Sent
Mon, Dec 29 @ 12:44am
Description
Lakeshore Flood Warning issued December 29 at 12:36AM EST until December 29 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Significant lakeshore flooding expected.
* WHERE...Niagara, Erie, and Chautauqua counties.
* WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 10 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...The rapid rise in water levels will result in
lakeshore flooding along the Lake Erie and Upper Niagara River
shores. Along the Lake Erie shore, flooding is likely along
Route 5 in Hamburg, Buffalo Harbor and Canalside, Dunkirk
Harbor, and other flood prone locations. Along the Upper
Niagara River, flooding is likely to affect Grand Island and
Cayuga Island. Very high wave action will also result in
significant shoreline erosion.
A Lakeshore Flood Warning means lakeshore flooding is occurring,
is imminent, or is expected to occur. For your safety, stay off
breakwaters, piers, rock outcroppings and beaches! Waves are
often larger than they appear and can easily wash you away.
Expect significant beach erosion and debris, local road closures
and extremely dangerous boating conditions.
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.
