Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued March 31 at 8:38PM EDT until April 1 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 31, 2026 - 5:38pm
Expires:
March 31, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
FFWBUF
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northern Allegany County in western New York...
Southwestern Livingston County in western New York...
* Until midnight EDT tonight.
* At 838 PM EDT, gauge reports continues to indicate rises on area
creeks and streams from earlier thunderstorms, especially along
the Canaseraga Creek. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches
are possible in the warned area.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Gauges 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...
Dansville, Rushford, Houghton, Caneadea, Ossian, Canaseraga,
Birdsall, Short Tract, Rossburg, Fillmore, Swain, Ossian Center
and Hardy Corners.
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.
Area Description:
Allegany, NY; Livingston, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov