Flood Warning Issued for Monroe County, New York
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NOAA issued it on May 4, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Flood Warning is in effect for Monroe County, New York, until 11:00 AM EDT on April 26, 2026, due to heavy rainfall causing small stream flooding along Irondequoit Creek.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Western New York
- Issued
- May 4, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Buffalo NY
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Western New York.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Buffalo NY. This alert is effective from April 25, 2026, at 8:05 PM EDT until April 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Monroe County in western New York, including specific locations such as Rochester, Irondequoit, East Rochester, and Brighton.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas should turn around and not drive through flooded roads, as most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when flooding dangers are harder to recognize, and ensure you know your location relative to streams, rivers, or creeks to avoid potential hazards.
Expected Conditions
Small stream flooding is occurring along Irondequoit Creek due to heavy rainfall, with water levels at 8.2 feet. Between 0.75 and 1 inch of rain has fallen, leading to minor flooding in Ellison Park, where water may approach Blossom Road. No additional rainfall is expected.
Timeline
The alert is effective from April 25, 2026, at 8:05 PM EDT and will expire on April 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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