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Flash Flood Warning issued May 5 at 8:55PM EDT until May 6 at 12:45AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Description

FFWBUF

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northern Allegany County in western New York...
Northeastern Cattaraugus County in western New York...
East Central Erie County in western New York...
Southern Genesee County in western New York...
Southwestern Livingston County in western New York...
Wyoming County in western New York...

* Until 1245 AM EDT.

* At 855 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding
within the warned area mainly for northeastern Allegany County.
Between 0.75 and 1.25 inches of rain have fallen. Additional
rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned
area. Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.

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, Alfred, Perry, Warsaw, Bennington, Mount
Morris, Attica, Pavilion, Arcade, Belfast, Rushford, Portageville,
Houghton, Varysburg, Chaffee, Yorkshire, Caneadea, Sheldon, Nunda
and Covington.

Instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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.

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