Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 28 at 10:32AM EDT until July 28 at 12:15PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 7:32am
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
At 1032 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain continue across the warned area this morning, where
between 2.5 and 4.5 inches of rain have already fallen overnight and
this morning. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is 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, Salamanca, Allegany State Park, Allegany, St. Bonaventure,
Weston Mills, Hinsdale, Carrollton, Portville, Vandalia, Knapp
Creek, Rock City Park, Limestone, Kill Buck, Haskell Flats, Ceres,
Little Genesee and Allegheny Reservoir.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
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; Cattaraugus, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY
Sender: