Active AlertsBristol Mountain, NY

Flood Warning

Issued at Wed 5:17 AM Apr. 1
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon by 530 PM EDT.
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Flood Watch

Issued at Wed 2:41 AM Apr. 1
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Heavy rain yesterday produced widespread 1 to 2 inch rainfall amounts, with localized amounts of over 3 inches where thunderstorms repeated over the same areas. The heavy rain has ended, but water will remain high in low lying areas, creeks, and rivers today.
Where: Portions of central and western New York, including the following counties, in central New York, Northern Cayuga. In western New York, Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Northern Erie, Ontario, Orleans, Southern Erie, Wayne and Wyoming.
When: Through this evening.
Impacts: Excessive runoff will result in ongoing flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Additional Details: - Water levels will remain high today on area rivers and creeks, and in low lying areas. Most smaller creeks and low lying areas will see improving conditions today as high water drains. Larger rivers and creeks will continue to run high today. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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