Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 6 at 5:19PM EDT until July 6 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 2:19pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 519 PM EDT, Local law enforcement reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Several roads are
impassible and multiple evacuations from houses are occurring.
Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall
amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash
flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Whitesville, Alma, Stannards and Paynesville.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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.
SNM: AVISO DE INUNDACIONES REPENTINAS hasta 9:15 PM EDT. Evite areas inundadas.
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE INUNDACIONES REPENTINAS en efecto para esta area hasta las 9:15 PM EDT. Esta es una situacion peligrosa y amenaza la vida. No intente viajar a menos que sea para abandonar un area propensa a inundaciones o bajo una orden de desalojo.
Area Description:
Allegany, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY
Sender: