A flash flood warning has been issued for the region

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a flash flood warning for northeast Monroe County and western Wayne County.

According to the weather service, a Doppler radar detected thunderstorms with heavy rainfall in the region. Between 2.5 and 5 cm of rain have already fallen, and another 2.5 to 5 cm is possible. Flash flooding is already occurring or is expected to begin soon.

Danger: Flash floods caused by thunderstormsSource: radarEffects: Flash floods can affect small streams, rivers, urban areas, highways, roads, underpasses, and other poorly drained or low-lying areas.

According to the weather service, places likely to be affected by flash flooding include Rochester, Irondequoit, Webster, Ontario, Charlotte, Union Hill, Braddock Bay and West Walworth.