Alert archive / New York / Areal Flood Warnings in 2021
Areal Flood Warning 19, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this areal flood warning at Oct 26, 2021, 6:05 PM EDT for Monroe County, New York. It was in force for 41 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 26, 2021, 6:05 PM EDT (22:05 UTC)
- Expired
- Oct 28, 2021, 10:42 AM EDT
- In force
- 41 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
County Monroe County, NY
The radar
The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 103 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:04 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Buffalo Intl Airport, NY (KBUF), launched 12:00Z, 10.1 hours before the alert went out and 101 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 446 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 28 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 95 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 133 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
605
WGUS41 KBUF 262205
FLWBUF
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
605 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
NYC055-272200-
/O.NEW.KBUF.FA.W.0019.211026T2205Z-211027T2200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Monroe NY-
605 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a
* Flood Warning for Small stream in...
Southeastern Monroe County in western New York...
* Until 600 PM EDT Wednesday.
* At 605 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. River gauges
along Irondequoit Creek are showing significant water level rises.
Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly along Irondequoit
Creek. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
* Flooding is likely in low lying areas along Irondequoit Creek.
Flooding will become widespread in Ellison Park. Flooding is also
possible in low lying areas along Allen Creek, including Corbett's
Glen Park.
* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Areas near Irondequoit and Allen Creek in Irondequoit, East
Rochester, Fairport, Brighton, Penfield and Pittsford.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are possible in
the warned area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Keep children away from storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
Water levels can rise rapidly and sweep children away.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
&&
LAT...LON 4325 7749 4321 7748 4318 7748 4315 7745
4310 7743 4306 7744 4303 7744 4303 7748
4303 7752 4307 7751 4311 7752 4314 7756
4320 7757 4324 7756
$$
Hitchcock5 follow-up statements
121
WGUS81 KBUF 270228
FLSBUF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1028 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
NYC055-272200-
/O.CON.KBUF.FA.W.0019.000000T0000Z-211027T2200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Monroe NY-
1028 PM EDT Tue Oct 26 2021
...THE SMALL STREAM FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY FOR SOUTHEASTERN MONROE COUNTY...
At 1028 PM EDT, River gauges and trained spotters report flooding
along Irondequoit Creek. Between 1.75 and 2.25 inches of rain have
fallen. Extensive lowland flooding will continue along Irondequoit
Creek including Ellison Park and Powder Mills Park. Flooding may
also impact low areas along Allen Creek, including Corbett's Glen
Park.
Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Areas near Irondequoit Creek and Allen Creek in Irondequoit, East
Rochester, Fairport, Brighton, Penfield and Pittsford.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Keep children away from storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
Water levels can rise rapidly and sweep children away.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
&&
LAT...LON 4325 7749 4321 7748 4318 7748 4315 7745
4310 7743 4306 7744 4303 7744 4303 7748
4303 7752 4307 7751 4311 7752 4314 7756
4320 7757 4324 7756
$$
Hitchcock570
WGUS81 KBUF 271800
FLSBUF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
200 PM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021
NYC055-272200-
/O.CON.KBUF.FA.W.0019.000000T0000Z-211027T2200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Monroe NY-
200 PM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021
...THE SMALL STREAM FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
THIS EVENING FOR SOUTHEASTERN MONROE COUNTY...
At 200 PM EDT, River gauges continue to show elevated levels this
afternoon on Irondequoit Creek. Between 2.00 and 2.50 inches of rain
fell across the area Tuesday into Tuesday night. Extensive lowland
flooding remains possible along Irondequoit Creek including Ellison
Park and Powder Mills Park. Flooding may also impact low areas along
Allen Creek, including Corbett's Glen Park.
Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Rochester, Irondequoit, East Rochester, Fairport, Brighton,
Penfield and Pittsford.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 4325 7749 4321 7748 4318 7748 4315 7745
4310 7743 4306 7744 4303 7744 4303 7748
4303 7752 4307 7751 4311 7752 4314 7756
4320 7757 4324 7756
$$
JLA674
WGUS41 KBUF 272108
FLWBUF
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
508 PM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021
NYC055-281000-
/O.EXT.KBUF.FA.W.0019.000000T0000Z-211028T1000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Monroe NY-
508 PM EDT Wed Oct 27 2021
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has extended the
* Flood Warning for Small stream in...
Southeastern Monroe County in western New York...
* Until 600 AM EDT Thursday.
* At 508 PM EDT, River gauges continue to show high water on
Irondequoit Creek. Between 2 and 2.5 inches of rain fell Tuesday,
resulting in flooding along the creek. Water levels will remain
high through this evening before receding overnight. Extensive
lowland flooding will continue along Irondequoit Creek in Ellison
Park and Powder Mills Park.
* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Areas near Irondequoit Creek in Irondequoit, East Rochester,
Fairport, Brighton, Penfield and Pittsford.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Keep children away from storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
Water levels can rise rapidly and sweep children away.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
&&
LAT...LON 4325 7749 4321 7748 4318 7748 4315 7745
4310 7743 4306 7744 4303 7744 4303 7748
4303 7752 4307 7751 4311 7752 4314 7756
4320 7757 4324 7756
$$
Hitchcock689
WGUS41 KBUF 280918
FLWBUF
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
518 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021
NYC055-281900-
/O.EXT.KBUF.FA.W.0019.000000T0000Z-211028T1900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Monroe NY-
518 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has extended the
* Flood Warning for Small stream in...
Southeastern Monroe County in western New York...
* Until 300 PM EDT Thursday.
* At 518 AM EDT, River gauges continue to show high water on
Irondequoit Creek. Between 2 and 2.5 inches of rain fell Tuesday,
resulting in flooding along the creek. Water levels will gradually
recede today. Lowland flooding will continue along Irondequoit
Creek in Ellison Park and Powder Mills Park.
* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Rochester, Irondequoit, East Rochester, Fairport, Brighton,
Penfield and Pittsford.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Keep children away from storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
Water levels can rise rapidly and sweep children away.
&&
LAT...LON 4325 7749 4321 7748 4318 7748 4315 7745
4310 7743 4306 7744 4303 7744 4303 7748
4303 7752 4307 7751 4311 7752 4314 7756
4320 7757 4324 7756
$$
PP161
WGUS81 KBUF 281442
FLSBUF
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1042 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021
NYC055-281452-
/O.CAN.KBUF.FA.W.0019.000000T0000Z-211028T1900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Monroe NY-
1042 AM EDT Thu Oct 28 2021
...THE SMALL STREAM FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTHEASTERN
MONROE COUNTY...
Flood waters continue to recede over the area and water levels on
the Irondequoit Creek are lowering. Therefore, flooding is no longer
expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road
closures.
LAT...LON 4325 7749 4321 7748 4318 7748 4315 7745
4310 7743 4306 7744 4303 7744 4303 7748
4303 7752 4307 7751 4311 7752 4314 7756
4320 7757 4324 7756
$$
JLAThe office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 5:05 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | BUF | Cayuga, Ontario, Wayne | 15 hr |
| Oct 26, 5:31 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | BUF | Cayuga, Oswego | 3 hr |
| Oct 26, 6:36 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | BUF | Livingston, Monroe, Ontario | 4 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.