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.

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 ...

On Wednesday at 8:03 p.m. an updated lakeshore flood warning was released by the National Weather Service in effect until ...

The phenomenon becomes a seiche event if the stacked-up water in eastern Lake Erie comes back suddenly - and that's not expected, forecasters said.

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 ...

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 ...

New York State is getting an absolute whirlwind of weather the next 72 hours including a snow storm, a wind storm and a flood ...

Many factors play into the drop in Lake Erie's water levels over the past five years, including precipitation, runoff from ...

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

“However, due to the predicted wave conditions, there is some risk that wave action could cause erosion and damage along the ...

Recent data shows Lake Erie making strides in water quality and fishery health from wetland projects and efforts to reduce ...

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula counties for ...