Flash flood warning issued for parts of upstate NY

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a flash flood warning for parts of Western New York as storms roll into the area from the Midwest.

The flash flood warning is in effect until 8:15 p.m. for:

• East central Erie County
• Southern Genesee County
• Northwestern Wyoming County

The Weather Service warning comes after Weather Service radar detected thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain across the warning area, with 1.5 to 2 inches of rain falling. An additional half-inch of rain is possible for the region, with flash flooding ongoing or expected to begin soon.

A second flash flood warning until 9 p.m. was issued for:

• Southeastern Genesee County
• Northern Livingston County
• Southern Monroe County
• Northwestern Ontario County
• Northeastern Wyoming County

Areas expected to experience flash flooding of creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets and other areas with poor drainage and low-lying areas include:

• Batavia
• East Aurora
• Darien Lake State Park
• Marilla
• Le Roy
• Bennington
• Attica
• Varysburg
• Wales Center
• Billington Heights
• Elma Center
• Stafford
• Sheldon
• Alexander
• Dale
• Bethany Center
• Cowlesville
• East Bethany
• South Wales

Areas covered under the second warning include:

• Geneseo
• Letchworth State Park
• Henrietta
• Perry
• Warsaw
• Avon
• Mount Morris
• Victor
• Honeoye Falls
• Pavilion
• Caledonia
• Lima
• Scottsville
• Mendon
• Rush
• York
• West Bloomfield
• Livonia
• Covington
• Leicester

Preparedness actions

The Weather Service recommends not attempting to cross flooded roads; most flood deaths happen in vehicles. Find an alternate route when driving through hilly areas where roads may have low water crossings.