Station Name: ERIE(BARGE)CANAL(W OF GENESEE R)AT ROCHESTER NY
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 532 feet

Nearest Address:
295 Kingsboro Rd
Rochester, NY 14619
Monroe County

GPS Coordinates: 43.1256111, -77.6501111

Nearby Water Temperatures

High Wind Watch issued December 27 at 12:53PM EST until December 30 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 5:53 PM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 7:30 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Genesee, Wyoming, and Chautauqua Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down trees and power lines. Shallow rooted trees in a saturated ground will be more susceptible to falling. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects, including outdoor holiday decorations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southerly winds will gust 45 to 55 mph in favorable downslope areas, including the Chautauqua Ridge to the Lake Erie shoreline first, late Sunday night, with winds quickly veering to southwest and increasing in speed Monday behind a cold front.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Secure or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of the strong winds.

Flood Watch issued December 27 at 9:58AM EST until December 29 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 2:58 PM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of western New York, including the following counties, Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Genesee, Niagara, Northern Erie, Orleans, Southern Erie and Wyoming. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. The greatest threat for flooding will be along the Buffalo area creeks and rivers. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread rainfall totals of 1-1.5 inches are expected within the watch area. Locally higher amounts are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Winter Storm Watch issued December 27 at 1:12PM EST until January 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 6:12 PM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 7:30 AM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations over 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph creating blowing and drifting snow along with reducing visibilities to near whiteout at times. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult in deep snow covered roads and poor visibilities. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is expected oscillate several times east of Lake Erie through the region for this long duration event.

Narrow bands of heavy snow could bring rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Localized travel problems will be possible.