National Weather ServiceNew YorkLakeshore Flood AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Lakeshore Flood Advisories in New York
The National Weather Service issued 1 lakeshore flood advisories for New York in 2025 and 3 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 4th most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 2 for those months in 2008-2025. Southern Erie was covered most often (49 times since 2008).
How many lakeshore flood advisories does New York get?
Every lakeshore flood advisory that covered part of New York. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does New York get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in New York?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Erie | 49 | 2 | November 26, 2025 |
| Northern Erie | 48 | 2 | November 26, 2025 |
| Chautauqua | 47 | 2 | November 26, 2025 |
| Monroe | 1 | 0 | October 1, 2011 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a lakeshore flood advisory?
A lakeshore flood advisory covers minor flooding along a Great Lakes shore, such as water over low shore roads and beaches. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in New York.