HEADLINE: Flash Flood Warning issued July 28 at 8:06AM EDT until July 28 at 12:15PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

DESCRIPTION: FFWBUF

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for…
Southwestern Allegany County in western New York…
Southeastern Cattaraugus County in western New York…

* Until 1215 PM EDT.

* At 806 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain will be moving back across the warned area this morning, where between 2 and 4 inches of rain have already fallen overnight. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches 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.

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.

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.

Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY