A convective complex moved across Western New York late in the morning.  This produced a quick 2 to 4 inches of rain which covered a significant portion of the region and resulted in flash flooding that impacted the Buffalo metro area, the Boston/Wyoming hills and parts of the northern Finger Lakes Region. The flash flooding resulted in numerous road closures, including:  Back Creek Road in Boston, Route 6 in Geneva, Route 5 in Canandaigua, Prospect Road in Attica, Route 98 between Attica and Varysburg, Route 240 in West Seneca, Walden Ave in Depew, Transit Road in Depew, Scajaquada Expressway in Cheektowaga, Union Road in Cheektowaga, Broadway Ave in Buffalo, and William Street in Cheektowaga and Buffalo. The heavy rain also resulted in river and creek flooding which is relatively rare for July. Tonawanda Creek at Attica and Batavia and Cayuga Creek at Lancaster all exceeded flood stage. Tonawanda Creek at Attica crested at 9.6 feet ��� the third highest crest on record. Flood stage is 8 feet.  Tonawanda Creek at Batavia crested at 9.88 feet. Flood stage is 9 feet. Cayuga Creek at Lancaster crested at 11.06 feet. Flood Stage is 8 feet. It was the fifth highest crest on record and the highest warm season crest. Rises were quick on the creeks due to the brief period the rain fell.

Flash Flood in ERIE, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-17 11:36:00 to 13-JUL-17 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELMA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash Flood in WYOMING, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-17 10:46:00 to 13-JUL-17 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENNINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash Flood in LIVINGSTON, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-17 10:31:00 to 13-JUL-17 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALEDONIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in ONTARIO, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-17 12:00:00 to 13-JUL-17 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENNERDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash Flood in ONTARIO, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-17 12:00:00 to 13-JUL-17 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GENEVA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flood in WYOMING, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-17 12:00:00 to 13-JUL-17 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATTICA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flood in ERIE, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-17 13:45:00 to 13-JUL-17 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANCASTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flood in GENESEE, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-17 09:15:00 to 13-JUL-17 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BATAVIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flash Flood in ERIE, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-17 09:33:00 to 13-JUL-17 12:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SLOAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash Flood in ERIE, NEW YORK
From 13-JUL-17 10:11:00 to 13-JUL-17 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST SENECA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways