Update: Flash flood warning issued for Erie and Niagara counties Sunday night triggered by thunderstorms
Aug 02, 2026
At 8:47 p.m. on Sunday, the National Weather Service issued an updated flash flood warning in effect until 11:45 p.m. for Erie and Niagara counties."At 8:47 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.75 and 1.25 inches of rain have fallen. Addi
tional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly," adds the weather service. "Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas." ...read more read less