Flood watch issued for Orleans County from Sunday through Monday
A flood watch has been issued for Orleans County from Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon due to excessive rainfall with 1 to 1.5 inches expected.
The flood watch also includes Niagara, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties.
The National Weather Service said excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
The forecast the next days calls for mostly cloudy today with a high near 27 and overnight low of 20.
Sunday is forecast for a high near 43 and overnight low of 32, followed by high near 49 on Monday and overnight low of 18.
Tuesday will have a chance of snow showers and high near 27.
