New York Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 07/06/2026 12:31

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued July 6 at 3:31PM EDT until July 6 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 6, 2026 - 12:31pm
Expires: 
July 6, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
FFWBUF The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Allegany County in western New York... * Until 730 PM EDT. * At 331 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 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. * Primary locations that may experience flash flooding are from Friendship to Belmont to Angelica. Additional locations that may experience flash flooding include... Wellsville, Alfred, Scio, Andover, Almond, West Almond, Birdsall, Knight Creek and Stannards.
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.
Area Description: 
Allegany, NY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Buffalo NY