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Areal Flood Warning 19, NWS Buffalo, NY

October 26, 2021Monroe County, New York

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Buffalo Intl Airport, NY at 12:00Z on 2021-10-26Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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 12:00Z on 2021-10-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 95 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

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

$$

Hitchcock
5 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

$$

Hitchcock
570 
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

$$

JLA
674 
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

$$

Hitchcock
689 
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

$$

PP
161 
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

$$

JLA

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 26, 5:05 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningBUFCayuga, Ontario, Wayne15 hr
Oct 26, 5:31 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningBUFCayuga, Oswego3 hr
Oct 26, 6:36 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningBUFLivingston, Monroe, Ontario4 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.