Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Buffalo, NY
Issued by NWS Buffalo, NY
642 WHUS41 KBUF 270103 CFWBUF Lakeshore Hazard Message National Weather Service Buffalo NY 803 PM EST Wed Nov 26 2025 NYZ010-019-085-271000- /O.CON.KBUF.LS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-251127T1500Z/ Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Southern Erie- 803 PM EST Wed Nov 26 2025 ...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Lakeshore flooding expected. * WHERE...Lake Erie shore of Erie and Chautauqua counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The rapid rise in water levels at the eastern end of Lake Erie will result in lakeshore flooding along the Lake Erie shore. Flooding is likely along Route 5 in Hamburg, Buffalo Harbor and Canalside, Dunkirk Harbor, and other flood prone locations. Very high wave action will also result in shoreline erosion. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ EAJ