Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 1:34PM EDT until July 18 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 10:34am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 134 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Rochester, Greece, Irondequoit, Chili, Lockport, Brockport, East
Rochester, Medina, Albion, Hilton, Webster, Brighton, Gates-North
Gates, Henrietta, Penfield, Spencerport, Byron, Churchville,
Middleport and Holley.
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.
Area Description:
Genesee, NY; Monroe, NY; Niagara, NY; Orleans, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY
Sender: