MONROE, NY — * WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...East Central Monroe County in western New York...
* WHEN...Until 945 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of Irondequoit Creek and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. This will include Ellison Park, with water levels possibly effecting Blossom Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 946 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is expected on Irondequ
Flooding in Monroe, NY can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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