Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
641 PM EDT Mon Jun 9 2025
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southern Allegany County in western New York...
* Until 1045 PM EDT.
* At 641 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 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... Wellsville, Alfred, Whitesville, Friendship, Scio, Bolivar, Andover, Belmont, Alma, Almond, Richburg, Knight Creek, Stannards, Paynesville, Little Genesee, West Clarksville and Ceres.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.