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Flash Flood Warning 6, NWS Buffalo, NY
NWS Buffalo, NY issued this flash flood warning at Jul 10, 2024, 3:06 PM EDT for Lewis County, New York. It was in force for 7 hr. 14 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 10, 2024, 3:06 PM EDT (19:06 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 10, 2024, 10:08 PM EDT
- In force
- 7 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Buffalo, NY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
County Lewis County, NY
The radar
The Ft Drum radar (KTYX), 22 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:10 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 3:20 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 1 Ne Lowville, NY | Water flowing over streets in Lowville. Rainfall of 2.32 inches from 1 pm to 324 pm. |
| Jul 10, 4:00 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 2 Ese Lowville, NY | Deep water flowing over Markowski Road. Traffic unable to drive through. |
| Jul 10, 5:00 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 3 Sw Lowville, NY | Delayed Report: Water flowing across Rector Rd near Swernicki Rd. Rector Rd washed out in some areas. |
| Jul 10, 5:00 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 5 Wsw Martinsburg, NY | Delayed Report: Centerville Road washed out. |
| Jul 10, 5:00 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | Lowville, NY | North State Street closed due to flooding. |
| Jul 10, 5:15 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 1 Ese Lowville, NY | Hemlock Drive and Ross Road closed due to deep water flowing over the road. |
| Jul 10, 5:15 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 4 E Lowville, NY | Number Four Road and Pine Grove Road closed due to flooding. |
| Jul 10, 5:15 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | Lowville, NY | Several inches of water inside Lowville Academy. Athletic fields under water. |
| Jul 10, 5:20 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 2 E New Bremen, NY | Delayed Report: Lomber Rd bridge washed out. |
| Jul 10, 5:30 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 3 Sse New Bremen, NY | Snell Road closed due to flooding. Flood waters reaching houses. |
| Jul 10, 5:30 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | Lowville, NY | Collins Street flooded, deep water flowing through neighborhood. |
| Jul 10, 5:45 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 1 Se Lowville, NY | Turin Road Flooded. Several cars stranded in high water. |
| Jul 10, 6:00 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 2 Sse Martinsburg, NY | Delayed Report: West Rd/Route 26 flooded and impassable near Whetstone Park. |
| Jul 10, 6:30 PM EDT | RAIN 4.94 | 1 Ne Lowville, NY | Since 1PM. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Albany, NY (KALY), launched 12:00Z, 7.1 hours before the alert went out and 194 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 565 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -65 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 986 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 41 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 77 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 157 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.1
- Supercell composite
- 1.2
The text
As transmitted.
552
WGUS51 KBUF 101906
FFWBUF
NYC049-102315-
/O.NEW.KBUF.FF.W.0006.240710T1906Z-240710T2315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
306 PM EDT Wed Jul 10 2024
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Lewis County in central New York...
* Until 715 PM EDT.
* At 306 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches
are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
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...
Lowville, Whetstone Gulf State Park, Denmark, New Bremen, Watson,
Martinsburg, Greig, Copenhagen, Croghan, Castorland, Beaver Falls,
Kirschnerville, Sperryville, Belfort, Bellwood, Rector, Indian
River, Soft Maple Reservoir and North Osceola.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4397 7558 4397 7556 4397 7555 4397 7554
4399 7555 4401 7552 4401 7550 4402 7550
4415 7530 4415 7529 4378 7516 4350 7571
4352 7575 4383 7579
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
Apffel4 follow-up statements
870
WGUS71 KBUF 102021
FFSBUF
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
421 PM EDT Wed Jul 10 2024
NYC049-102315-
/O.CON.KBUF.FF.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240710T2315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lewis NY-
421 PM EDT Wed Jul 10 2024
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR CENTRAL LEWIS COUNTY...
At 421 PM EDT, trained weather spotters reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain in Lowville. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Public reported flash flooding.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Lowville, Whetstone Gulf State Park, Denmark, New Bremen, Watson,
Martinsburg, Greig, Copenhagen, Croghan, Castorland, Beaver Falls,
Kirschnerville, Sperryville, Belfort, Bellwood, Rector, Indian
River, Soft Maple Reservoir and North Osceola.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
&&
LAT...LON 4397 7558 4397 7556 4397 7555 4397 7554
4399 7555 4401 7552 4401 7550 4402 7550
4415 7530 4415 7529 4378 7516 4350 7571
4352 7575 4383 7579
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
$$
Apffel124
WGUS51 KBUF 102125
FFWBUF
NYC049-110215-
/O.EXT.KBUF.FF.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240711T0215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
525 PM EDT Wed Jul 10 2024
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Lewis County in central New York...
* Until 1015 PM EDT.
* At 525 PM EDT, local law enforcement and media reported numerous
road closures in the Lowville area from thunderstorms producing
heavy rain. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional
rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area.
Flash flooding is ongoing.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Lowville, Whetstone Gulf State Park, Denmark, New Bremen, Watson,
Martinsburg, Greig, Copenhagen, Croghan, Castorland, Beaver Falls,
Kirschnerville, Sperryville, Belfort, Bellwood, Rector, Indian
River, Soft Maple Reservoir and North Osceola.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4397 7558 4397 7556 4397 7555 4397 7554
4399 7555 4401 7552 4401 7550 4402 7550
4415 7530 4415 7529 4378 7516 4350 7571
4352 7575 4383 7579
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
$$
Apffel542
WGUS71 KBUF 102356
FFSBUF
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
756 PM EDT Wed Jul 10 2024
NYC049-110215-
/O.CON.KBUF.FF.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240711T0215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lewis NY-
756 PM EDT Wed Jul 10 2024
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR CENTRAL LEWIS COUNTY...
At 756 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms
producing heavy rain in Lowville. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain
have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but less than a half
inch of additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is ongoing,
especially in the Lowville area.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement and local news media reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Lowville, Whetstone Gulf State Park, New Bremen, Watson,
Martinsburg, Croghan, Beaver Falls, Sperryville, Kirschnerville,
Rector, Belfort, North Osceola and Soft Maple Reservoir.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 4388 7549 4389 7548 4390 7545 4391 7541
4394 7534 4395 7530 4399 7524 4378 7516
4351 7572 4352 7575 4371 7577 4382 7561
4385 7555 4386 7553
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
$$
Apffel964
WGUS71 KBUF 110208
FFSBUF
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1008 PM EDT Wed Jul 10 2024
NYC049-110218-
/O.CAN.KBUF.FF.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240711T0215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lewis NY-
1008 PM EDT Wed Jul 10 2024
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS REPLACED BY A GENERAL FLOOD WARNING FOR
CENTRAL LEWIS COUNTY...
Although little additional rainfall is expected, there remains
numerous roads closed.
&&
LAT...LON 4388 7549 4389 7548 4390 7545 4391 7541
4394 7534 4395 7530 4399 7524 4378 7516
4351 7572 4352 7575 4371 7577 4382 7561
4385 7555 4386 7553
$$
ApffelThe office that day
Everything else NWS Buffalo, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 9:41 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | BUF | 40 hr | |
| Jul 10, 3:15 AM EDT | Flood Watch | BUF | Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego | 19 hr |
| Jul 10, 4:37 AM EDT | Beach Hazards Statement | BUF | Monroe, Niagara, Orleans | 17 hr |
| Jul 10, 7:04 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Orleans | 41 min |
| Jul 10, 7:21 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 54 min | |
| Jul 10, 9:39 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 66 min | |
| Jul 10, 10:30 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Jefferson, Lewis | 60 min |
| Jul 10, 11:01 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Jefferson, Lewis | 59 min |
| Jul 10, 11:11 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Chautauqua | 64 min |
| Jul 10, 11:29 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 44 min | |
| Jul 10, 11:36 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 54 min | |
| Jul 10, 11:48 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Chautauqua | 27 min |
| Jul 10, 12:07 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 83 min | |
| Jul 10, 12:09 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie | 66 min |
| Jul 10, 12:21 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie | 24 min |
| Jul 10, 12:30 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Allegany, Cattaraugus, Livingston | 75 min |
| Jul 10, 12:31 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 89 min | |
| Jul 10, 12:44 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Erie | 31 min |
| Jul 10, 12:48 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 57 min | |
| Jul 10, 12:57 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Lewis | 48 min |
| Jul 10, 1:06 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Erie, Niagara | 31 min |
| Jul 10, 1:12 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Erie, Genesee, Wyoming | 33 min |
| Jul 10, 1:27 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Wayne | 63 min |
| Jul 10, 1:29 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 52 min | |
| Jul 10, 1:33 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego | 57 min |
| Jul 10, 1:36 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Allegany, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario | 39 min |
| Jul 10, 1:39 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Lewis | 22 min |
| Jul 10, 1:42 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Allegany | 33 min |
| Jul 10, 1:43 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Jefferson, Oswego | 47 min |
| Jul 10, 1:44 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Genesee, Monroe, Orleans | 20 min |
| Jul 10, 2:01 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 89 min | |
| Jul 10, 2:17 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Ontario, Wayne | 43 min |
| Jul 10, 2:18 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego | 42 min |
| Jul 10, 2:21 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Monroe, Wayne | 24 min |
| Jul 10, 2:24 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Cattaraugus, Chautauqua | 28 min |
| Jul 10, 2:26 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Wayne | 34 min |
| Jul 10, 2:36 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Monroe, Ontario, Wayne | 39 min |
| Jul 10, 2:42 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Ontario, Wayne | 48 min |
| Jul 10, 2:43 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Chautauqua | 29 min |
| Jul 10, 2:45 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 90 min | |
| Jul 10, 2:56 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Ontario, Wayne | 49 min |
| Jul 10, 2:59 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Lewis | 46 min |
| Jul 10, 3:09 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Cayuga, Oswego, Wayne | 51 min |
| Jul 10, 3:20 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Cayuga, Oswego, Wayne | 40 min |
| Jul 10, 4:05 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego | 40 min |
| Jul 10, 4:06 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | BUF | 39 min | |
| Jul 10, 4:26 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | BUF | Oswego | 28 min |
| Jul 10, 4:32 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Wayne | 28 min |
| Jul 10, 5:04 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BUF | Lewis | 56 min |
| Jul 10, 6:17 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | BUF | Lewis | 43 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.