Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 6 at 5:32PM EDT until July 6 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 2:32pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 532 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 3 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 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, Alfred, Friendship, Scio, Andover, Belmont, Angelica,
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
Sender: