Advarsler, Belvidere

Flood Warning issued July 6 at 7:31PM EDT until July 7 at 7:30AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY * WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of western New York, including the following county, Allegany. * WHEN...Until 730 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Several roads remain closed, including Fulmer Valley Road and Dutch Hill Road due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 726 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain producing flooding due to thunderstorms. Though the heavy rain threat has ended, runoff down hilly terrain will maintain small streams and creeks near or above bankfull through tonight. Between 2 and 4.5 inches of rain have fallen today. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area this evening. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wellsville, Alfred, Friendship, Scio, Bolivar, Andover, Belmont, Angelica, Alma, Almond, Richburg, West Almond, Birdsall, Knight Creek and Stannards. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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. 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.