SOUTH BUFFALO, N.Y. — Homeowners across Western New York are living in a state of déjà vu as another warm spell means flood warnings and frantic checks of their sump pumps.   

The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for most of Western New York, starting at 1 p.m. Monday and stretching through 7 p.m. Tuesday. 

For residents of South Buffalo, where 100 homes were recently flooded when Cazenovia Creek went over its banks, they're watching for ice jams to recreate the soggy mess they've just finished cleaning up. 

They're prepared for whatever might happen this week, with belongings picked up and sump pumps at the ready to keep water under control. 

Local leaders like Erie County Legislator Ed Rath, who represents Northeast Erie County, was already keeping in contact with highway superintendents, who in turn were monitoring waterways like Tonawanda Creek. Ice jams caused a mess on local roadways earlier in the month, forcing local leaders to close the streets until the water subsided.

Rath is reminding residents to notify officials if flooding occurs so problems can be addressed as quickly as they arise.  He’s also urging drivers to avoid any roads that are flooded.