Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 8:38PM EDT until September 22 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2024 - 5:38pm
Expires:
September 21, 2024 - 9:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of western New York, including the following
county, Allegany.
* WHEN...Until 1230 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. It will
take several hours for all the water from these storms to work
through local drainage systems in urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 836 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported heavy rain in
the warned area due to thunderstorms. Flooding is already
occurring. Between 1.5 and 4 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inches are possible in
the warned area. The Genesee River will rapidly rise, but is
not expected to reach flood stage. However, other slower
responding tributaries still may continue to rise for hours
after the rain has ended.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Wellsville, Whitesville, Scio, Andover, Stannards, Knight
Creek and Paynesville.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Allegany, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY