State of Emergency in Allegany, Portville

A state of emergency has been declared for the Village of Allegany and Town of Portville because of flooding.

Earlier today, Emergency Services and the American Red Cross set up shelters at Portville Central School and the Town of Olean Fire Department on Old Rock City Hill Road.

A third shelter has now been opened at St. Bonaventure University’s Francis Hall.


In addition to the Cattaraugus County roads that were closed earlier in the day, several more have been closed. They are:

Maple Avenue from 2nd Street to First Street in Allegany

East River Road in the Town of Olean from Steam Valley Road to the city line

Smith Road in the Town of Portville

Steam Valley Road in the Tow of Portville from the bridge to Linn Road

1st Street in the Village of Allegany from Main Street to Pine Street

Chapen Cross Road to Pine Street in Allegany

To see the list of others roads that are closed go here.

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