Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Flood Watch Issued for Lake Erie Shore
There is a flood watch for the Lake Erie shore, which means there is a high chance of flooding in areas like Buffalo, Hamburg, and Dunkirk.
People in these areas are advised to move to higher ground if they are in low areas or campsites.
They should also obey any evacuation orders, lock their homes, and cut power to appliances to avoid electrical shocks.
If water traps someone, they should climb to a higher place and call 911 for help.
Heavy rain makes flooding more likely, and lakeshore areas are especially at risk.
Flood watch issued for Lake Erie shore affecting Buffalo, Hamburg, and Dunkirk.
Residents advised to evacuate low areas and campsites immediately.
Safety measures include locking homes, cutting power to appliances, and avoiding basements with soaked wiring.
Climb to higher ground and call 911 if trapped by water.
Heavy rain increases flood risk, with lakeshore areas being the most vulnerable.
- Who
- Residents of Buffalo, Hamburg, and Dunkirk
- What
- Flood watch issued for Lake Erie shore
- When
- Immediately (no specific date mentioned)
- Where
- Buffalo, Hamburg, Dunkirk
- Why
- Heavy rain increases flood risk, especially in lakeshore areas
- Affected Areas
- Buffalo, Hamburg, Dunkirk
- Risk Level
- High
- Safety Measures
- Evacuate, cut power, avoid basements
- Emergency Contact
- 911
- Primary Cause
- Heavy Rain