The National Weather Service issued a lakeshore flood watch at 12:46 p.m. on Tuesday valid from Wednesday 7 p.m. until Thursday 10 a.m. for Northern Erie and Southern Erie as well as Chautauqua County ...

In a phenomenon called a "seiche," Lake Erie's water level at Buffalo is forecast to rise 5-6 feet higher than before a Wednesday storm, while on the lake's west side, levels will drop by 5-6 feet.

Even in the warmer months of June to August this year, the NOAA reported that the water levels in Lake Erie reached just ...

The lakeshore flood watch is a warning that conditions are favorable for flooding along the shoreline. The NWS emphasizes that the rapid rise in water levels at the eastern end of Lake Erie could lead ...

High winds and the potential for flooding Wednesday has led to the closure of a portion of Niagara River Parkway in Fort Erie. Niagara Parks Police said the parkway has been closed between Queen ...

As winter approaches, Western New York is preparing for a double whammy of extreme weather: a lake effect snowstorm and massive waves along Lake Erie. Property owners and travelers alike are urged to ...

On Wednesday at 9:44 a.m. an updated lakeshore flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid from 2 p.m. until Thursday 10 a.m. for Erie and Chautauqua counties. The weather service ...

Northwest Ohio faces a historic drought, affecting waterways and potentially extending into spring 2026, with impacts on ...