{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.6239a1974a2985cb52659e469403f7c063389e66.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Flash Flood Warning issued July 6 at 5:32PM EDT until July 6 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-06","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.6239a1974a2985cb52659e469403f7c063389e66.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Buffalo NY"},"word_count":197,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Flash Flood Warning: Flash Flood Warning issued July 6 at 5:32PM EDT until July 6 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Immediate\n**Areas:** Allegany, NY\n**Issued by:** NWS Buffalo NY\n**Sent:** 2026-07-06T17:32:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-06T17:32:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-06T19:30:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 532 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy\nrain across the warned area. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain have\nfallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are\npossible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected\nto begin shortly.\n\nHAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.\n\nSOURCE...Radar.\n\nIMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,\nhighways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor\ndrainage and low-lying areas.\n\nSome locations that will experience flash flooding include...\nWellsville, Alfred, Friendship, Scio, Andover, Belmont, Angelica,\nAlmond, West Almond, Birdsall, Knight Creek and Stannards.\n\n## Instructions\nTurn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood\ndeaths occur in vehicles.\n\nBe aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.\n\nFlooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where\nyou are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become\nkillers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or\ncreeks."}