.Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels. ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of western New York, including the following counties, Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Northern Erie, Orleans, Southern Erie and Wyoming. * WHEN...From 1 PM EST this afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Flows are already high on many area creeks and rivers, and the combination of snow melt from warm weather and rainfall today and tonight will cause water levels to rise again. This will bring the risk of flooding along some rivers and creeks due to high flows. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Between a half inch and an inch of rain is expected this afternoon through tonight. This combined with warm weather will result in snow melt, with a primed snow pack in place across the headwaters for most creeks and rivers in the watch area. This will result in rises on larger creeks and rivers, and potentially will cause flooding at some flood prone areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
Ellicottville’s Griffin Chudy beats the tag from Cattaraugus-Little Valley’s Jason Opferbeck at first base during Ellicottville’s 18-1 win Wednesday in Cattaraugus.
Derek Gumtow photo
Ads to Go
Would you like to receive our ads to go? Sign Up Today!
Breaking News
Would you like to receive our breaking news? Sign up today!
Circulation Promotions and Contests
Want to receive notice about our circulation promotions and contests? Sign Up Today!
Coronavirus Updates
Get the latest local and national news.
Daily Headlines
Would you like to receive our daily headlines? Sign Up Today!
Lifestyle
Would you like to receive our lifestyle headlines about food and wine, Olean living, local history and more? Sign Up Today!
Local Weather
Get our expert short-term forecast, summary of the weather details and news of any severe weather.
Obituaries
Would you like to receive our latest obituaries? Sign Up Today!
Sports
Would you like to receive our sports news? Sign Up Today!
