Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 28 at 2:23AM EDT until July 28 at 5:30AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 11:23pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
FFWBUF
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Cattaraugus County in western New York...
* Until 530 AM EDT.
* At 223 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 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...
Olean, Allegany State Park, Allegany, St. Bonaventure, Weston
Mills, Knapp Creek, Rock City Park, Vandalia and Limestone.
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.
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:
Cattaraugus, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY
Sender: