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Flood Watch 2, NWS Buffalo, NY

January 21, 201813 counties in New York

NWS Buffalo, NY issued this flood watch at Jan 21, 2018, 3:46 AM EST for 13 counties in New York. It took effect at Jan 22, 2018, 1:00 PM EST. It was in force for 29 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 21, 2018, 3:46 AM EST (08:46 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 22, 2018, 1:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 23, 2018, 6:03 PM EST
In force
29 hr
Issued by
NWS Buffalo, NY
Flood severity
None

Counties Allegany County, NY, Cattaraugus County, NY, Cayuga County, NY, Chautauqua County, NY, Erie County, NY, Genesee County, NY, Livingston County, NY, Monroe County, NY, Niagara County, NY, Ontario County, NY, Orleans County, NY, Wayne County, NY, Wyoming County, NY

The radar

The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:51 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Buffalo Intl Airport, NY (KBUF), launched 00:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 56 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Buffalo Intl Airport, NY at 00:00Z on 2018-01-21Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Buffalo Intl Airport, NY at 00:00Z on 2018-01-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 269 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
839 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
72 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
269 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
198 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

680 
WGUS61 KBUF 210846
FFABUF

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
346 AM EST Sun Jan 21 2018

...ICE JAM FLOODING POSSIBLE ON AREA CREEKS MONDAY AFTERNOON INTO
TUESDAY EVENING...

A warm front will lift across the region on Monday, boosting 
temperatures into the 40s. Temperatures will remain in the 40s
through Monday night into Tuesday. The warm-up, combined with a
quarter to half-inch of rainfall that is expected during the
period will enhance the risk of ice jams along area creeks in the
Buffalo metro area, in addition to ice-jam prone areas in
Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties, including along Cattaraugus
Creek and Sunset Bay.

NYZ010-019-020-085-211700-
/O.NEW.KBUF.FA.A.0002.180122T1800Z-180124T0000Z/
/00000.0.IJ.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Buffalo, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, 
and Springville
346 AM EST Sun Jan 21 2018

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a

* Flood Watch for a portion of western New York...including the 
  following counties...Cattaraugus...Chautauqua...Northern Erie 
  and Southern Erie. 

* From Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening.

* Warming temperatures and rainfall that will enhance the risk for
  ice jam flooding.

* The exact location and timing of ice jams is difficult to 
  predict. Buffalo, Cayuga, Cazenovia and Cattaraugus Creeks are 
  typically most prone to ice jam flooding. Other creeks can 
  also occasionally experience ice jam flooding in the watch 
  area. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be
alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to
flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding
develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv
stations for further details or updates

&&

$$

WOOD
9 follow-up statements
316 
WGUS61 KBUF 211631
FFABUF

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1131 AM EST Sun Jan 21 2018

...ICE JAM FLOODING POSSIBLE ON AREA CREEKS MONDAY AFTERNOON INTO
TUESDAY EVENING...

A warm front will lift across the region on Monday, boosting
temperatures into the 40s. Temperatures will then remain in the 
40s Monday night into Tuesday. 

Area creeks and rivers still have ice in place. Rises in water 
level can break up this ice, which can then become jammed where 
there are constrictions in the river or creek channel, such as 
curves or other restrictions. Localized flooding will be possible 
in the vicinity of any ice jams. People living in areas that are 
prone to ice jam flooding should take the time in advance to 
prepare for the potential for flooding.

NYZ001>005-011>014-021-220045-
/O.EXA.KBUF.FA.A.0002.180122T1800Z-180124T0000Z/
/00000.0.IJ.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Genesee-Wyoming-
Livingston-Ontario-Allegany-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, and Wellsville
1131 AM EST Sun Jan 21 2018

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has expanded the

* Flood Watch to include portions of central and western New 
  York...including the following counties...in central New 
  York...Northern Cayuga. In western New York...Allegany... 
  Genesee...Livingston...Monroe...Niagara...Ontario...Orleans... 
  Wayne and Wyoming. 

* From Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening.

* Warming temperatures, snowmelt and rainfall will enhance the 
  risk for ice jam flooding. Rainfall during the watch period will
  average between a quarter and a half inch.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be
alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to
flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding
develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv
stations for further details or updates

&&

$$

NYZ010-019-020-085-220045-
/O.CON.KBUF.FA.A.0002.180122T1800Z-180124T0000Z/
/00000.0.IJ.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northern Erie-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Buffalo, Jamestown, Olean, Orchard Park, 
and Springville
1131 AM EST Sun Jan 21 2018

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of western New York...including the following 
  counties...Cattaraugus...Chautauqua...Northern Erie and 
  Southern Erie. 

* From Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening.

* Warming temperatures, snowmelt and rainfall will enhance the 
  risk for ice jam flooding. Rainfall during the watch period will
  average between a quarter and a half inch.

* The exact location and timing of ice jams is difficult to 
  predict. Buffalo, Cayuga, Cazenovia and Cattaraugus Creeks are 
  typically most prone to ice jam flooding. Other creeks can 
  also occasionally experience ice jam flooding in the watch 
  area. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be
alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to
flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding
develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv
stations for further details or updates

&&

$$

TMA
601 
WGUS61 KBUF 220046
FFABUF

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
746 PM EST Sun Jan 21 2018

...ICE JAM FLOODING POSSIBLE ON AREA CREEKS MONDAY AFTERNOON INTO
TUESDAY EVENING...

A warm front will lift across the region on Monday, boosting
temperatures into the 40s. Temperatures will then remain in the
40s Monday night into Tuesday.

Area creeks and rivers still have ice in place. Rises in water
level can break up this ice, which can then become jammed where
there are constrictions in the river or creek channel, such as
curves or other restrictions. Localized flooding will be possible
in the vicinity of any ice jams. People living in areas that are
prone to ice jam flooding should take the time in advance to
prepare for the potential for flooding.

NYZ001>005-010>014-019>021-085-220900-
/O.CON.KBUF.FA.A.0002.180122T1800Z-180124T0000Z/
/00000.0.IJ.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Northern Erie-
Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-
Allegany-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, 
Jamestown, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville
746 PM EST Sun Jan 21 2018

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of central and western New York...including the 
  following counties...in central New York...Northern Cayuga. In 
  western New York...Allegany...Cattaraugus...Chautauqua... 
  Genesee...Livingston...Monroe...Niagara...Northern Erie... 
  Ontario...Orleans...Southern Erie...Wayne and Wyoming. 

* From Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening.

* Warming temperatures, snowmelt and rainfall will enhance the
  risk for ice jam flooding. Rainfall during the watch period will
  average between a quarter and a half inch with the potential for  
  three quarter inch.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be
alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to
flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding
develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv
stations for further details or updates

&&

$$
006 
WGUS61 KBUF 220618
FFABUF

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
118 AM EST Mon Jan 22 2018

...ICE JAM FLOODING POSSIBLE ON AREA CREEKS THIS AFTERNOON INTO 
TUESDAY EVENING...

A warm front will continue to lift across the region today, 
boosting temperatures into the 40s. Temperatures will then remain 
in the 40s tonight into Tuesday.

Area creeks and rivers still have ice in place. Rises in water
level can break up this ice, which can then become jammed where
there are constrictions in the river or creek channel, such as
curves or other restrictions. Localized flooding will be possible
in the vicinity of any ice jams. People living in areas that are
prone to ice jam flooding should take the time in advance to
prepare for the potential for flooding.

NYZ001>005-010>014-019>021-085-221430-
/O.CON.KBUF.FA.A.0002.180122T1800Z-180124T0000Z/
/00000.0.IC.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Northern Erie-
Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-
Allegany-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, 
Jamestown, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville
118 AM EST Mon Jan 22 2018

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of central and western New York...including the 
  following counties...in central New York...Northern Cayuga. In 
  western New York...Allegany...Cattaraugus...Chautauqua... 
  Genesee...Livingston...Monroe...Niagara...Northern Erie... 
  Ontario...Orleans...Southern Erie...Wayne and Wyoming. 

* From 1 PM EST this afternoon through Tuesday evening.

* Warming temperatures, snowmelt and rainfall will enhance the 
  risk for ice jam flooding. Rainfall during the watch period 
  will average between a quarter and a half inch with the 
  potential for three quarter inch. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be
alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to
flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding
develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv
stations for further details or updates

&&

$$

SMITH
806 
WGUS61 KBUF 221357
FFABUF

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
857 AM EST Mon Jan 22 2018

...ICE JAM FLOODING POSSIBLE ON AREA CREEKS THIS AFTERNOON INTO
TUESDAY EVENING...

A warm front will continue to lift across the region today,
boosting temperatures into the 40s. Temperatures will then remain
in the 40s tonight into Tuesday.

Area creeks and rivers still have ice in place. Rises in water
level can break up this ice, which can then become jammed where
there are constrictions in the river or creek channel, such as
curves or other restrictions. Localized flooding will be possible
in the vicinity of any ice jams. People living in areas that are
prone to ice jam flooding should take the time in advance to
prepare for the potential for flooding.

NYZ001>005-010>014-019>021-085-222200-
/O.CON.KBUF.FA.A.0002.180122T1800Z-180124T0000Z/
/00000.0.IC.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Northern Erie-
Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-
Allegany-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, 
Jamestown, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville
857 AM EST Mon Jan 22 2018

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of central and western New York...including the 
  following counties...in central New York...Northern Cayuga. In 
  western New York...Allegany...Cattaraugus...Chautauqua... 
  Genesee...Livingston...Monroe...Niagara...Northern Erie... 
  Ontario...Orleans...Southern Erie...Wayne and Wyoming. 

* From 1 PM EST this afternoon through Tuesday evening.

* Warming temperatures, snowmelt and rainfall will enhance the
  risk for ice jam flooding. Rainfall during the watch period will
  average around a half inch with the potential for three quarters
  of an inch locally.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be
alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to
flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding
develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv
stations for further details or updates

&&

$$
Reynolds
127 
WGUS61 KBUF 221947
FFABUF

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
247 PM EST Mon Jan 22 2018

...ICE JAM FLOODING POSSIBLE ON AREA CREEKS THROUGH TUESDAY 
EVENING...
 
Temperatures will then remain in the 40s tonight into Tuesday.

Area creeks and rivers still have ice in place. Rises in water
level can break up this ice, which can then become jammed where
there are constrictions in the river or creek channel, such as
curves or other restrictions. Localized flooding will be possible
in the vicinity of any ice jams. People living in areas that are
prone to ice jam flooding should take the time in advance to
prepare for the potential for flooding.

NYZ001>005-010>014-019>021-085-230400-
/O.CON.KBUF.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-180124T0000Z/
/00000.0.IC.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Northern Erie-
Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-
Allegany-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, 
Jamestown, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville
247 PM EST Mon Jan 22 2018

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of central and western New York...including the 
  following counties...in central New York...Northern Cayuga. In 
  western New York...Allegany...Cattaraugus...Chautauqua... 
  Genesee...Livingston...Monroe...Niagara...Northern Erie... 
  Ontario...Orleans...Southern Erie...Wayne and Wyoming. 

* Through Tuesday evening.

* Warming temperatures, snowmelt and rainfall will enhance the
  risk for ice jam flooding. Rainfall during the watch period will
  average around a half inch with the potential for three quarters
  of an inch locally. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be
alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to
flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding
develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv
stations for further details or updates

&&

$$
Reynolds
204 
WGUS61 KBUF 230244
FFABUF

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
944 PM EST Mon Jan 22 2018

...ICE JAM FLOODING POSSIBLE ON AREA CREEKS THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

Temperatures will then remain in the 40s tonight into Tuesday.

Area creeks and rivers still have ice in place. Rises in water
level can break up this ice, which can then become jammed where
there are constrictions in the river or creek channel, such as
curves or other restrictions. Localized flooding will be possible
in the vicinity of any ice jams. People living in areas that are
prone to ice jam flooding should take the time in advance to
prepare for the potential for flooding.

NYZ001>005-010>014-019>021-085-231045-
/O.CON.KBUF.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-180124T0000Z/
/00000.0.IC.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Northern Erie-
Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-
Allegany-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, 
Jamestown, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville
944 PM EST Mon Jan 22 2018

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of central and western New York...including the 
  following counties...in central New York...Northern Cayuga. In 
  western New York...Allegany...Cattaraugus...Chautauqua... 
  Genesee...Livingston...Monroe...Niagara...Northern Erie... 
  Ontario...Orleans...Southern Erie...Wayne and Wyoming. 

* Through Tuesday evening.

* Warming temperatures, snowmelt and rainfall will enhance the
  risk for ice jam flooding. Rainfall during the watch period will
  average around a half inch. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be
alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to
flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding
develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv
stations for further details or updates

&&

$$
377 
WGUS61 KBUF 230913
FFABUF

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
413 AM EST Tue Jan 23 2018

...ICE JAM FLOODING POSSIBLE ON AREA CREEKS THROUGH THIS EVENING...

Area creeks and rivers still have ice in place with some jams
having been reported. Rises in water level can and have break up 
ice, which can then become jammed where there are constrictions 
in the river or creek channel, such as curves or other 
restrictions. Localized flooding will be possible in the vicinity 
of any ice jams. People living in areas that are prone to ice jam 
flooding should take the time in advance to prepare for the 
potential for flooding.

NYZ001>005-010>014-019>021-085-231715-
/O.CON.KBUF.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-180124T0000Z/
/00000.0.IC.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Northern Erie-
Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-
Allegany-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, 
Jamestown, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville
413 AM EST Tue Jan 23 2018

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of central and western New York...including the 
  following counties...in central New York...Northern Cayuga. In 
  western New York...Allegany...Cattaraugus...Chautauqua... 
  Genesee...Livingston...Monroe...Niagara...Northern Erie... 
  Ontario...Orleans...Southern Erie...Wayne and Wyoming. 

* Through this evening.

* Warming temperatures, snowmelt and rainfall will enhance the 
  risk for ice jam flooding. Rainfall during the watch period 
  will average around a half inch. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be
alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to
flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding
develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv
stations for further details or updates

&&

$$

SMITH
896 
WGUS61 KBUF 231628
FFABUF

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1128 AM EST Tue Jan 23 2018

...ICE JAM FLOODING POSSIBLE ON AREA CREEKS THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

Area creeks and rivers still have ice in place with some jams
having been reported. Rises in water level can break up ice, 
which can then become jammed where there are constrictions in the 
river or creek channel, such as curves or other restrictions. 
Localized flooding will be possible in the vicinity of any ice 
jams. People living in areas that are prone to ice jam flooding 
should take the time in advance to prepare for the potential for 
flooding.

NYZ001>005-010>014-019>021-085-240000-
/O.CON.KBUF.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-180124T0000Z/
/00000.0.IC.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Northern Erie-
Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-
Allegany-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, 
Jamestown, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville
1128 AM EST Tue Jan 23 2018

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of central and western New York...including the 
  following counties...in central New York...Northern Cayuga. In 
  western New York...Allegany...Cattaraugus...Chautauqua... 
  Genesee...Livingston...Monroe...Niagara...Northern Erie... 
  Ontario...Orleans...Southern Erie...Wayne and Wyoming. 

* Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* Warming temperatures, snowmelt and rainfall will enhance the
  risk for ice jam flooding. Additional rainfall during the watch
  period will average a tenth to a third of an inch.
 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be
alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to
flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding
develop. Stay tuned to weather radio or other radio and tv
stations for further details or updates

&&

$$
281 
WGUS61 KBUF 232303
FFABUF

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
603 PM EST Tue Jan 23 2018

NYZ001>005-010>014-019>021-085-240015-
/O.CAN.KBUF.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-180124T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Northern Erie-
Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-
Allegany-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua, 
Jamestown, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville
603 PM EST Tue Jan 23 2018

...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Watch for portions of central and western New York has
been cancelled. Some slower responding creeks will continue to
rise, but are expected to crest below flood stage.

$$

Apffel

The office that day

Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 21, 3:08 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBUFJefferson38 hr

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Sources

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