Low pressure strengthened rapidly as it tracked from the mid-Mississippi River Valley across the central Great Lakes down to 972 hPa. In addition to a favorable track for high winds, 925 hPa winds increased to around 70 knots and mixed behind the front. This lead to high wind gusts and a seiche developing on Lake Erie that peaked at 9.11 feet above low water datum. The maximum wind gusts reported across the area were 65 mph at the Fredonia mesonet station and 61 mph at the Brant mesonet station.

High Wind in JEFFERSON, NEW YORK
From 13-APR-20 15:00:00 to 13-APR-20 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down in multiple portions of the county.

Lakeshore Flood in CHAUTAUQUA, NEW YORK
From 13-APR-20 15:00:00 to 13-APR-20 18:54:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: WLON

The water level on Lake Erie peaked at 9.11 feet above low water datum at 4:48 PM EDT. This caused additional damage in Dunkirk.

Lakeshore Flood in SOUTHERN ERIE, NEW YORK
From 13-APR-20 15:00:00 to 13-APR-20 18:54:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: WLON

The water level on Lake Erie peaked at 9.11 feet above low water datum at 4:48 PM EDT. This brought water onto Route 5.

Lakeshore Flood in NORTHERN ERIE, NEW YORK
From 13-APR-20 15:00:00 to 13-APR-20 18:54:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: WLON

The water level on Lake Erie peaked at 9.11 feet above low water datum at 4:48 PM EDT. This flooded Lakeside Commerce Park.

High Wind in NIAGARA, NEW YORK
From 13-APR-20 14:00:00 to 13-APR-20 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several reports of trees and wires down were received, especially in North Tonawanda.

High Wind in NORTHERN ERIE, NEW YORK
From 13-APR-20 14:00:00 to 13-APR-20 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several reports of trees and wires down were received.

High Wind in SOUTHERN ERIE, NEW YORK
From 13-APR-20 14:00:00 to 13-APR-20 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Brant mesonet gusted to 61 mph at 3:10 PM EDT. In addition, several reports of trees and wires down were received.

High Wind in CHAUTAUQUA, NEW YORK
From 13-APR-20 13:50:00 to 13-APR-20 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Fredonia mesonet gusted to 65 mph at 2:50 PM EDT. In addition, several reports of trees and wires down were received across the county.

High Wind in ORLEANS, NEW YORK
From 13-APR-20 14:00:00 to 13-APR-20 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down in Albion.

High Wind in WYOMING, NEW YORK
From 13-APR-20 14:00:00 to 13-APR-20 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down in Castille.

High Wind in MONROE, NEW YORK
From 13-APR-20 15:00:00 to 13-APR-20 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down in multiple portions of the county.

High Wind in ONTARIO, NEW YORK
From 13-APR-20 15:00:00 to 13-APR-20 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down in multiple portions of the county.

High Wind in WAYNE, NEW YORK
From 13-APR-20 15:00:00 to 13-APR-20 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down in multiple portions of the county.

High Wind in NORTHERN CAYUGA, NEW YORK
From 13-APR-20 15:00:00 to 13-APR-20 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down in multiple portions of the county.

High Wind in ALLEGANY, NEW YORK
From 13-APR-20 15:00:00 to 13-APR-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down in multiple portions of the county.

High Wind in OSWEGO, NEW YORK
From 13-APR-20 16:00:00 to 13-APR-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down in multiple portions of the county.

High Wind in LEWIS, NEW YORK
From 13-APR-20 16:00:00 to 13-APR-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down in multiple portions of the county.