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Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 2:28 AM Sep. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM EDT FRIDAY FOR
EAST CENTRAL ERIE AND NORTHWESTERN WYOMING COUNTIES...

At 1028 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to
begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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...
Lancaster, Elma, Marilla, Bennington, Alden, Billington Heights,
Elma Center and Cowlesville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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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FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 2:13 AM Sep. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central Erie County in western New York...
Southern Livingston County in western New York...
Wyoming County in western New York...

* Until 215 AM EDT.

* At 1013 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.75 and 2.75 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.75 to 1.25
inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing
or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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...
East Aurora, Dansville, Letchworth State Park, Perry, Warsaw, Mount
Morris, Arcade, Portageville, Varysburg, Chaffee, Wales Center,
Billington Heights, Holland, Groveland, Sheldon, Nunda, Eagle,
Pike, Castile and Ossian.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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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FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 1:46 AM Sep. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR NORTHERN ERIE COUNTY...

At 946 PM EDT, while the heavy rain that produced between 2 and 3.5
inches of rain within the warned area earlier this evening has since
ended. local law enforcement reported that some area roadways remain
flooded. Flooding impacts will continue for a while longer, but no
additional rainfall is expected.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

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...
Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Kenmore, Depew, Amherst, Tonawanda,
Lancaster, Williamsville and Grand Island.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

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