Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 21 at 6:18PM EDT until September 21 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 21, 2024 - 3:18pm
Expires:
September 21, 2024 - 7:15pm
Description:
FFWBUF
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
South Central Allegany County in western New York...
* Until 1015 PM EDT.
* At 618 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Wellsville, Friendship, Scio, Belmont, Knight Creek and Stannards.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Allegany, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY