Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 6 at 7:27PM EDT until July 6 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 4:27pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 727 PM EDT, Local law enforcement reported that heavy rain from
earlier this afternoon was producing flash flooding across the
warned area. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen according to
Doppler radar. Flooding impacts will continue, but little to no
additional rainfall is expected.
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...
Letchworth State Park, Perry, Mount Morris, Castile, Silver
Springs, Gainesville, Silver Lake and Perry Center.
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:
Livingston, NY; Wyoming, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov