Flash Flood Warning issued July 03 at 7:19PM EDT until July 03 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Buffalo

At 719 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5
inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to
0.5 inches are possible in the warned area.

Flash flooding is already occurring, with numerous reports from the Richburg and Bolivar area.
HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE…Law enforcement reported.
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, Wellsville, Allegany State Park, Allegany, Weston Mills,
St. Bonaventure, Whitesville, Bolivar, Portville, Alma, Richburg,
Ceres, Rock City Park, Little Genesee, Knapp Creek, Vandalia,
Limestone, Stannards, Paynesville and Allegheny Reservoir.
FLASH FLOOD…OBSERVED

INSTRUCTIONS: 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.

Issued By: NWS Buffalo (Western New York)