Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 2 at 10:25PM EDT until September 3 at 12:45AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 2, 2026 - 7:25pm
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
At 1025 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
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, Wellsville, Allegany State Park, Ashford,
Allegany, Franklinville, Belfast, Cuba, Rushford, Weston Mills, St.
Bonaventure, Houghton, Caneadea, Hinsdale, Friendship, Great
Valley, New Albion, Scio and Carrollton.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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.
Area Description:
Allegany, NY; Cattaraugus, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Buffalo NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov