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Lake Ontario reaches key flood trigger level as shoreline communities brace for rising water

May 1, 2026 | Daily News

Lake Ontario has reached a critical threshold along parts of its southern shore, prompting emergency preparations as officials warn water levels will continue rising in the days and weeks ahead. Read the full story by FingerLakes1.com.


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