Flood Watch Issued
From
Town of Somerset
Sent
Mon, Dec 29 @ 1:40am
Description
Flood Watch issued December 29 at 1:31AM EST until December 29 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of western New York, including the following
counties, Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Genesee, Niagara,
Northern Erie, Orleans, Southern Erie and Wyoming.
* WHEN...Through this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
The greatest threat for flooding will be along the Buffalo area
creeks and rivers. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban
areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rainfall has averaged between 0.50-1.5" in the watch area.
Additional rainfall will average a quarter to a third of an
inch. Runoff will continue this morning, but will sharply
slow as colder temperatures move into the area.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
This notification was posted by Town of Somerset. Town of Somerset is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
