Flood Warning — Orleans County, New York
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued September 2 at 11:23PM EDT until September 3 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southern Orleans County in western New York... * WHEN...Until 1115 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding, especially in the town of Medina and Barre. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1119 PM EDT, doppler radar estimates 3 to 4 inches of rain in the warned area due to thunderstorms. Continued run off from earlier thunderstorms will continue to run small creeks and streams near bankfull with poor drainage flooding continuing through the night. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Medina, Albion, Ridgeway, Shelby, Gaines, Knowlesville, Millville and Barre Center. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective September 2, 2026 at 11:23 PM ET · Expires September 3, 2026 at 11:15 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Buffalo NY
Expires
September 3, 2026 at 11:15 AM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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.
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What does a Flood Warning mean for Orleans County, New York?
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Is this Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire September 3, 2026 at 11:15 AM ET.
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