Flash flood warning issued for parts of upstate NY

Steve Howe, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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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

The end of Grieg St. in Sodus Point is closed to all but local traffic. Small pools of water were seen in various spots, June 6, 2019.
The end of Grieg St. in Sodus Point is closed to all but local traffic. Small pools of water were seen in various spots, June 6, 2019.

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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.

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