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Flash flood watch issued for Western New York

By Howard B. Owens

Flash floods are possible in Genesee County this evening as moderate to heavy precipitation moves into the area and hits already saturated ground.

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for the entire region.

Rainfall tonight may exceed an inch.

The watch is in effect from 10 p.m. through Thursday morning.

Flooding is possible in areas of poor drainage as well as along small streams and creeks. Larger creeks and rivers will also rise significantly.

The National Weather Service says that if you are in a watch area you should monitor weather closely and be ready to move to higher ground if flooding is observed or a warning is issued.

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