New York, 2023

Flash Flooding in New York, September 29, 2023

September 29, 2023 · NWS OKX · 57 events in 7 counties and zones

An inverted trough extending from a low pressure system over the Western Atlantic provided a focus for persistent heavy convective rain to continually develop over the NYC metro and surrounding areas during much of the day on September 29th, 2023. 7 inches, rounds of heavy rainfall fell over the same areas for more than 12-18 hours.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
57

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What happened

The episode as NWS OKX wrote it up.

An inverted trough extending from a low pressure system over the Western Atlantic provided a focus for persistent heavy convective rain to continually develop over the NYC metro and surrounding areas during much of the day on September 29th, 2023. In an environment with anomalously high moisture given the time of year, PWATs near 1.5-1.7 inches, rounds of heavy rainfall fell over the same areas for more than 12-18 hours. While the rainfall rates were generally 1 inch per hour or less, the persistence in the heavier rainfall resulted in a widespread total of 4-6 inches of rain with JFK receiving almost 9 inches of rain from the event. There were some brief periods of time where rainfall rates peaked at near 2 inches per hour. This resulted in widespread flash flooding across Southeast NY and Southern Connecticut.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS New York, NY wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Sep 29, 6:53 AM EST, 37 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 29, 6:53 AM EST, 37 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service New York NY
753 AM EDT Fri Sep 29 2023

.SYNOPSIS...
An inverted surface trough and weak low move northward along the
coast today into tonight. The low will slowly strengthen and move
east Saturday into Sunday, with high pressure building in its wake
and remaining dominant into next week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Most persistent deep convection for the last several hours has
been occurring about 100 miles SE of Long Island, with bands of
moderate to heavy rain (1/2-1" rainfall rates) working north
across the area. 1-1 1/2"/hr band is developing along the NJ
coast and working north into the NYC/NJ metro this morning. In
addition a convergence band is noted developing over NE NJ
which may help enhance rainfall rates across the NYC/NJ metro
and Lower Hud. This is being monitored for potential expansion
and flash flooding concerns over the next few hours, particularly
coinciding with high tide.

High-res model guidance has been struggling with development
and location of potential deeper convergence band over the area,
which would present potential for 1-2"/hr rates for several
hours and a more significant flash flood threat. This type of
persistent intense rain banding may be having trouble
developing across the local area as offshore convection robs
moist/unstable airmass transport into the area. Will have a
better sense of this by late morning. Even if this persistent
high rainfall rate banding does not occur, a widespread 3 to 5"
with locally higher amounts is still likely across much of the
watch area, but over a longer duration, would limit potential
for considerable flash flooding. If this deeper banding does
develop, the potential for considerable flash flooding and 5-7"
amounts will increase. Again, we will have a better sense over
the next few hours.

Previous Discussion...

***Scattered to Numerous Areas of Flash Flooding likely today,
 with locally Considerable Flash Flooding possible***

***Moderate Flooding possible along a few quick responding small
rivers and streams***

Closed upper low over eastern Great Lakes will slowly approach
today, gradually sliding across the area tonight into Saturday. At
the surface, an inverted trough sitting off the NJ coast/mid
Atlantic coast will extend into NYC, NE NJ, W LI into Lower Hudson
Valley vicinity this morning. Evidence of a coastal front/convergence
zone across NYC and up Hudson River, which could be a sign of
where the inverted trough/coastal front ends up extending into.
Deeper convection being noted in satellite and radar firing all
along and to the east of this this N/S offshore frontal
boundary this morning, slowly working northwest towards NYC, NE
NJ and W LI.

Continued good model agreement with increasing deep layered
lift from approaching upper low and left front quad of ULJ,
combined with a strengthening SE/E LLJ (35-40kt), transporting a
sub- tropical(+1-2 STD PWATS) and weakly unstable (a few
hundred J/kg of elevated instability) airmass into the region,
converging in the vicinity of the inverted trough/coastal front
(with likely frontogenetic and orographic enhancement). The
environment is certainly primed for deep moist convection and
flash flooding type rainfall in the Flood Watch area.

Deterministic models continue with a strong signal for a large
area of 2 to 5" of rainfall, with localized axis of 5-7" over
the watch area. Much of this rainfall likely falling over a 6-8
hr period. Still spread on exactly where heaviest axis develops
this morning, anywhere from W LI/SW CT to NYC/NJ metro, and
extending as far north as Lower Hudson Valley/SW CT. 00Z HREF
mean QPF through 00z this evening indicating a widespread 3-5"
from NYC, NE NJ, up the Hudson River to Rockland/Putnam and east
into SW CT and W LI. This scenario seems quite reasonable for a
storm total rainfall footprint and most likely area for
localized heavier rainfall swath based on synoptic and mesoscale
setup. 00z SPC HREF PMM, which preserves individual rainfall
maxima, is even more bullish than that with a large area of 5-7"
of rain across the watch area, with locally 10"+ of rain. The
large expanse of 5-7" of rain appears to be a product of
considerable model spread in where the intense rainfall axis
sets up, with the localized 10" likely a localized reasonable
worst case scenario.

In terms of rainfall rates, although 00z HREF 1"hr probs are
not overly impressive, but it continues with a broad 10%
ensemble prob of 3"/3hr across NYC, NE NJ, and Lower Hud, SW CT
and W LI, with an embedded of 30% ensemble prob of 3"/3hr
across the NYC/NJ metro. This 30% 3"/3hr has been a consistent
signal, which have verified well for an elevated signal for
flash flooding(w/ typical location uncertainty). For additional
context, several runs of the HRRR have been producing hourly
rainfall rates of 2"/hr, which seems to be verifying based on
the MRMS estimated rainfall rates this morning. 00Z HRRR has a
widespread area of 3-5" across watch area, with a narrow swath
of 5-7" across W LI/NYC/NJ metro and along SW CT/SE NY border.
So a general consensus exists in a widespread 3-5" with locally
5-7", centered somewhere across NYC, NE NJ, up through Rockland,
Putnam, Westchester, SW CT and W LI. Areas to the NW and E of
this area appears to be in a less favorable areas for persistent
frontogenesis and theta-e convergence.

So expecting numerous bands of moderate to heavy rain moving
from SE to NW (rainfall rates 1-2"/hr) through this morning into
the above mentioned favored area, with a potentially developing
N to S oriented axis of torrential rain (2"+/hr) developing in
vicinity of coastal frontal/inverted trough after daybreak.
Based on high- res guidance, this boundary could sits over the
development area for several hours before moving, with location
becoming more evident in the next 3-6 hrs.

See hydrology sections for more on flood impacts.

In addition to the rain, NE winds of 15-20g25-30mph likely along the
coast Fri AM through Sat AM. A few peak gusts to 35 mph possible.
Lighter winds for the interior

High temps will run several degrees below seasonable in rain and
onshore flow, and near seasonable for overnight lows.

&&

.SHORT TERM /SATURDAY/...
As the closed low moves overhead and low pressure becomes more
developed tonight into Saturday morning and gradually slides east,
the inverted trough/convergence axis will break down and slide east
with a more moderate deformation rain on the NW side of the low
continuing Tonight into Saturday morning, gradually tapering from w
to e.

High temps will run several degrees below seasonable in rain
and onshore flow, and near seasonable for overnight lows.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...
There have been no significant changes to the long term, as
global ensemble guidance is in decent agreement with the overall
pattern. A rather quiescent and generally dry period is
expected along with a warm up into next week.

Closed, positively tilted upper low ejects off the east coast
to start, as a an amplified ridge shifts eastward from the
Central Plains. The ridge builds to the east Sunday through
Wednesday, with the ridge axis overhead by Wednesday. The ridge
axis heads offshore Wednesday night.

At the surface, low pressure heads east/southeast of the 40/70
benchmark on Saturday, with lingering showers across the
southern portions of the CWA though midday. Easterly flow will
continue through the day on Saturday, and into early Sunday,
keeping coastal sections under cloud cover for a good portion of
Saturday, while the interior should see some sun by late
afternoon. The pressure gradient begins to relax Sunday as the
surface low pulls away and winds become more northeasterly by
Sunday afternoon.

A strong high pressure then begins to dominate as it settles over
the northeast through Wednesday resulting in mainly dry conditions
for the region. Temperatures will be on the increase into midweek,
with highs in the mid to upper 70s across the NYC metro, northeast
NJ and the interior. At the coasts, highs in the low to mid 70s are
expected. Either way, these are near or just above average for the
time of year.

&&

.AVIATION /11Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...

An inverted trough across the area today will bring periods of
moderate to heavy rain, gusty NE-ENE winds, and IFR conditions.

Widespread IFR ceilings to start this morning for all but KGON
and KBDR which will lower through the morning hours. KGON will
be much slower to drop through the categories. Once locations
get to IFR, they will likely remain there through the TAF
period. KSWF could see some improvement to MVFR late tonight.

Winds will be NE-ENE winds at 10-15 kt with G20-25kt, highest
at the coastal terminals. Gusts will diminish this evening.

The heaviest rain is likely to be across the NYC and Lower
Hudson Valley terminals. However, there is some uncertainty as
to how far east the heaviest rain gets through the day. Embedded
thunderstorms are possible. Confidence in thunderstorm timing
at any one terminal is low. Rain will diminish in coverage and
intensity this evening.

 ...NY Metro (KEWR/KLGA/KJFK/KTEB) TAF Uncertainty...

Ceiling category changes may vary by 1-2 hours.

Winds may vary 20 degrees on either side due to the close
proximity of a surface trough, especially this morning.

There is a chance of thunder at almost any time, but isolated.

OUTLOOK FOR 12Z SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...

Saturday: MVFR/IFR in lingering -RA in the morning, improving
to VFR by late. NE winds G15-20kt mainly at the coastal
terminals.

Sunday through Tuesday: VFR.

Detailed information, including hourly TAF wind component forecasts,
can be found at: https:/www.weather.gov/zny/n90

&&

.MARINE...
An extended period of SCA conds is expected for the ocean into early
next week. E/NE SCA gusts expected thru Sat, with seas elevating to
7 to 10 ft on E/SE wind swells, as well as background SE swells from
a developing offshore low and distant tropical systems impact the
coastal waters. E/NE Marginal SCA gusts expected on the nearshore
waters into Sat AM.

Winds gradually subside Saturday Night through Monday as high
pressure builds in from the west.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Potential is increasing for a widespread 3-5" of rain across
the NYC, NE NJ, Lower Hud in vicinity of Hudson River, SW CT,
and W LI with locally 5-7". 00z HREF still indicating a 30%
ensemble prob of 3"/3hr across the NE NJ, NYC, Lower Hud, SW CT,
W LI area btwn 6am and 2pm, which has been a reliable signal
for a scattered to numerous flash flood event.

Another consideration is that the period of heaviest rain this
AM and this PM will coincide with two high tidal cycles where
minor flood thresholds are expected to be reached. This will
limit storm drainage capacity for coastal locations during these
times and exacerbate flash flood threat in these areas during
these times.

Based on the above, scattered to numerous instances of urban,
poor drainage, and low-lying flash flooding are likely in the
Flood Watch area, with locally considerable/life threatening
flash flooding possible.

RFC has the Saddle River at Lodi forecast to go into minor
flood this afternoon and Ramapo at Mahwah forecast to go into
minor flood tonight. Headwater guidance for several of the
flashy streams in NE NJ is around 2-2 1/2" in 6hr for minor
flooding, and 2 1/2 to 3 1/2" in 6 hr for moderate flooding. So,
if the heavy rain axis develops over the the flashy river
basins of NE NJ, Lower Hud, and SW CT, moderate flood levels
would likely be exceeded for several small rivers and streams,
with even potential for isolated major flood levels (LODN4 major
flood headwater guidance is 3" in 6hr).

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
An approaching full moon will have rising astronomical tides (as low
as 1/4-1/2 ft needed to reach minor thresholds), combined with a
persistent and slightly strengthening E-NE flow and E wind
wave/swell today into Sat Am will have water levels solidly at minor
flood levels (up to 1 1/2 ft inundation) for vulnerable NY/NJ
harbor, Jamaica Bay, western Great South Bay, and coastal
Westchester/Fairfield communities, with localized minor elsewhere
across Long Island and NYC for the high tide cycles through at least
Saturday morning.

A bit more uncertainty on how widespread the minor coastal flooding
will be with the Saturday night and Sunday morning high tide cycles
as astronomical tides peak, but winds turn more to the N-NE and
gradually subside. Highest confidence in additional cycles of
widespread minor flooding is for the southern bays of Nassau and
Queens due to restricted tidal drainage, with perhaps more localized
minor flooding elsewhere.

In addition, continued beach erosion/escarpment will continue
through at least Saturday due to elevated water levels, 4-7 ft
breaking surf, and a strong E-W longshore current. Dune erosion
potential looks to be localized, with overwashes not expected.

Although our surf zone forecast season in over, the risk for
dangerous rip currents will continue into at least early next week
based on the wave conditions.

NOTE: The Peconic River at Riverhead tidal gauge is out of service
(had been reading too high). The gauge is being looked into by our
partners at the USGS.

&&

.OKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...Flood Watch through late tonight for CTZ005-006-009-010.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 2 PM EDT Saturday for CTZ009.
NY...Flood Watch through late tonight for NYZ067>075-078>081-
     176>179.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 2 PM EDT Saturday for NYZ071.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until noon EDT Saturday for NYZ178-179.
NJ...Flood Watch through late tonight for NJZ002-004-006-103>108.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until noon EDT Saturday for NJZ006-106-
     108.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 8 PM EDT Saturday for ANZ331-332-
     335-338-340-345.
     Small Craft Advisory until 8 PM EDT Sunday for ANZ350-353-355.

&&

SYNOPSIS...NV
NEAR TERM...NV
SHORT TERM...NV
LONG TERM...DBR
AVIATION...DW
MARINE...NV
HYDROLOGY...NV
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 29, 2:21 AM EST, 5 hours 9 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
321 AM EDT Fri Sep 29 2023

CTZ005-006-010-NJZ002-004-103>105-107-NYZ067>070-072>075-078>081-176-
177-300730-
Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Southern New Haven-
Western Passaic-Eastern Passaic-Western Bergen-Eastern Bergen-
Western Essex-Western Union-Orange-Putnam-Rockland-
Northern Westchester-New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-
Richmond (Staten Island)-Kings (Brooklyn)-Northwest Suffolk-
Northeast Suffolk-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Northern Queens-Northern Nassau-
321 AM EDT Fri Sep 29 2023

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut,
northeast New Jersey and southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time that would meet NWS
warning criteria.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

NJZ006-106-108-NYZ178-179-300730-
Hudson-Eastern Essex-Eastern Union-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
321 AM EDT Fri Sep 29 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SATURDAY...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast New Jersey and
southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

CTZ009-NYZ071-300730-
Southern Fairfield-Southern Westchester-
321 AM EDT Fri Sep 29 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut and
southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Advisory.
   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

ANZ331-332-335-338-340-345-350-353-355-300730-
Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the
Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY-
New York Harbor-Peconic and Gardiners Bays-
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm-
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm-
321 AM EDT Fri Sep 29 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time that would meet NWS
warning criteria.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

CTZ007-008-011-012-300730-
Northern Middlesex-Northern New London-Southern Middlesex-
Southern New London-
321 AM EDT Fri Sep 29 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time that would meet NWS
warning criteria.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

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57 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Flash Flood, Kings

When
September 29, 7:30 AM EST to 8:00 AM EST
Where
Kings County, 0.87 mi NW of Coney Is to 0.71 mi NNW of Coney Is
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.590, -73.990

Vehicle stranded in flood waters at the intersection of Belt Parkway and Cropsey Avenue. Belt Parkway is closed in both directions.

Flash Flood, Kings

When
September 29, 7:35 AM EST to 8:05 AM EST
Where
Kings County, 1.38 mi N of Coney Is to 1.45 mi N of Coney Is
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.600, -73.980

David A Boody School is flooded and being evacuated.

Flash Flood, Kings

When
September 29, 7:38 AM EST to 8:08 AM EST
Where
Kings County, 2.62 mi W of Brooklyn to 2.76 mi W of Brooklyn
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
40.650, -73.980

Car stranded in flood waters at the intersection of Prospect Avenue and Caton Avenue.

Flash Flood, Kings

When
September 29, 7:43 AM EST to 8:13 AM EST
Where
Kings County, 2.62 mi W of Brooklyn to 2.78 mi W of Brooklyn
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
40.650, -73.980

Multiple cars stranded in flood waters at the intersection of Prospect Expressway and Caton Avenue.

Flash Flood, Queens

When
September 29, 8:02 AM EST to 8:32 AM EST
Where
Queens County, 1.31 mi NNW of Corona to 1.49 mi N of Corona
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
40.768, -73.877

DOT reports flooding on runway drive both directions. 94th Street to Marine Terminal Road. All lanes closed and detoured.

Flash Flood, Queens

When
September 29, 8:05 AM EST to 8:35 AM EST
Where
Queens County, 1.73 mi SW of Forest Hills to 1.96 mi WSW of College Pt
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Other Federal Agency
Coordinates
40.780, -73.870

FAA reports LGA Airport fuel farm flooded and unusable.

Flash Flood, Kings

When
September 29, 8:15 AM EST to 8:45 AM EST
Where
Kings County, 2.62 mi W of Brooklyn to 2.76 mi W of Brooklyn
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
40.650, -73.980

Water rescues on Prospect expressway at Caton Avenue. Fire department responding.

Flash Flood, Kings

When
September 29, 8:30 AM EST to 9:00 AM EST
Where
Kings County, 2.62 mi W of Brooklyn to 2.32 mi WNW of Brooklyn
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
40.650, -73.980

Multiple car stranded with water up to the windows on Prospect Expressway at Exit 5.

Flash Flood, Queens

When
September 29, 8:34 AM EST to 9:04 AM EST
Where
Queens County, 1.48 mi NNW of Corona to 1.47 mi N of Corona
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
40.770, -73.880

Runway Drive between Marine Terminal Road and 94th Street closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Westchester

When
September 29, 8:37 AM EST to 9:07 AM EST
Where
Westchester County, 0.52 mi E of Hawthorne to 0.58 mi WNW of Thornwood
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
41.100, -73.790

Taconic State Parkway closed in both directions between Stevens Ave and Cleveland Street due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Westchester

When
September 29, 8:37 AM EST to 9:07 AM EST
Where
Westchester County, Hawthorne to 0.54 mi NNE of Pocantico Hills
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
41.100, -73.800

DOT reports flooding on the Taconic State Parkway both directions between Stevens AVe and Commerce Street. All 3 lanes closed.

Flash Flood, Westchester

When
September 29, 8:52 AM EST to 9:22 AM EST
Where
Westchester County, 1.25 mi ESE of Tuckahoe to 1.12 mi ENE of Tuckahoe
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
40.940, -73.810

Hutchinson River Parkway closed in both directions between Exit 8 and Bronx-Westchester County Line.

Flash Flood, Bronx

When
September 29, 8:54 AM EST to 9:24 AM EST
Where
Bronx County, 1.42 mi ENE of Harlem River to 1.07 mi ENE of Harlem River
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
AWSS
Coordinates
40.809, -73.896

Six line NYC Subway service suspended in the Bronx Due to heavy flooding at several subway stations.

Flash Flood, Queens

When
September 29, 9:00 AM EST to 9:30 AM EST
Where
Queens County, 1.48 mi NNW of Corona to 1.58 mi NNW of Corona
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
40.770, -73.880

All westbound lanes closed on the Grand Central Parkway at 86th street.

Flash Flood, Westchester

When
September 29, 9:01 AM EST to 9:31 AM EST
Where
Westchester County, 0.63 mi WNW of East Chester to 0.7 mi SW of East Chester
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
40.934, -73.791

North Ave closed due to flooding between City Hall and Iona University.

Flash Flood, Queens

When
September 29, 9:04 AM EST to 9:34 AM EST
Where
Queens County, 1.73 mi NW of Corona to 1.44 mi NNW of Corona
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
40.770, -73.890

LaGuardia Terminal A closed due to flooding inside the building from heavy rain.

Flash Flood, Kings

When
September 29, 9:15 AM EST to 9:45 AM EST
Where
Kings County, 2.51 mi ESE of New York to 2.67 mi ESE of New York
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
40.710, -73.960

All lanes of I-278 at Grand Street East and West bound are blocked due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Queens

When
September 29, 9:15 AM EST to 9:45 AM EST
Where
Queens County, 1.73 mi NW of Corona to 1.35 mi NNW of Corona
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
40.770, -73.890

All lanes blocked due to flooding on the Grand Central Parkway westbound at 86th Street.

Flash Flood, Queens

When
September 29, 9:15 AM EST to 9:45 AM EST
Where
Queens County, 2.09 mi NW of Little Neck to 1.72 mi NW of Little Neck
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
40.790, -73.780

Cross Island Parkway Ramp for northbound traffic closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Westchester

When
September 29, 9:42 AM EST to 10:12 AM EST
Where
Westchester County, 0.69 mi N of Elmsford to 0.5 mi S of East View
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
41.060, -73.820

Saw Mill River Parkway closed in both directions between exit I-287 and Exit 20 due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Westchester

When
September 29, 9:48 AM EST to 10:18 AM EST
Where
Westchester County, 1.25 mi ESE of East View to 0.84 mi E of East View
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
41.070, -73.810

Route 9A closed in both directions at Old Country Road in Greenburgh due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Westchester

When
September 29, 9:52 AM EST to 10:22 AM EST
Where
Westchester County, Elmsford to 0.26 mi NNE of Elmsford
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
41.050, -73.820

NY 9 both directions south of West Main Street closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Rockland

When
September 29, 9:59 AM EST to 10:29 AM EST
Where
Rockland County, 0.52 mi E of Viola to 0.37 mi ENE of Viola
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
41.130, -74.070

DOT reports flooding and road closure on NY 306 both directions at Edison Court. All lanes closed.

Flash Flood, Westchester

When
September 29, 10:08 AM EST to 10:38 AM EST
Where
Westchester County, Mt Vernon to 0.38 mi ESE of Mt Vernon
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
40.920, -73.850

Bronx River Parkway closed at Oak Street. All 6 lanes closed.

Flash Flood, Westchester

When
September 29, 10:09 AM EST to 10:39 AM EST
Where
Westchester County, 0.87 mi SW of Tuckahoe to 0.7 mi WSW of Tuckahoe
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
40.940, -73.840

Bronx River Parkway between Sprain Brook Parkway and Exit 22 closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Westchester

When
September 29, 10:14 AM EST to 10:44 AM EST
Where
Westchester County, 0.87 mi NE of Elmsford to 0.5 mi NE of Elmsford
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
41.060, -73.810

Srain Brook Parkway closed between the start route of the Sprain Brook Parkway and Exit for NY 100. All lanes closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Westchester

When
September 29, 10:14 AM EST to 10:44 AM EST
Where
Westchester County, 0.87 mi SW of Tuckahoe to 0.72 mi WSW of Tuckahoe
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
40.940, -73.840

Sprain Brook Parkway closed between start route of the Sprain Brook Parkway and Exit for NY 100. All lanes closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Westchester

When
September 29, 10:19 AM EST to 10:49 AM EST
Where
Westchester County, 0.52 mi E of Yonkers to 0.31 mi W of Bronxville
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
40.930, -73.840

Bronx River Parkway closed at Cross County Parkway due to flooding. All lanes closed.

Flash Flood, Westchester

When
September 29, 11:00 AM EST to 11:30 AM EST
Where
Westchester County, 1.39 mi N of Larchmont North to 1.1 mi NW of Mamaroneck
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.950, -73.747

Widespread flooding across the town with multiple roads closed.

Flash Flood, Westchester

When
September 29, 11:35 AM EST to 12:05 PM EST
Where
Westchester County, 1.04 mi W of Valhalla to 1.06 mi SE of Hawthorne
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
41.080, -73.800

Spraine Brook Parkway at Exit CR 301 closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Westchester

When
September 29, 11:51 AM EST to 12:21 PM EST
Where
Westchester County, 0.52 mi E of Yonkers to 0.41 mi W of Bronxville
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
40.930, -73.840

Bronx River Parkway closed at Cross County Parkway due to flooding. All lanes closed.

Flash Flood, Westchester

When
September 29, 11:53 AM EST to 12:23 PM EST
Where
Westchester County, 0.52 mi E of Fleetwood to 0.83 mi NE of Fleetwood
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
40.920, -73.820

Cross County Parkway Eastbound ramp of Exit 9 closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Westchester

When
September 29, 11:55 AM EST to 12:25 PM EST
Where
Westchester County, 0.62 mi S of East View to 0.67 mi W of Hawthorne
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
41.071, -73.828

Saw Mill River Parkway closed in both directions between Exit 23 and Old Saw Mill Road due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Westchester

When
September 29, 12:02 PM EST to 12:32 PM EST
Where
Westchester County, 1.71 mi ENE of Tuckahoe to 1.59 mi SW of Scarsdale
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
40.960, -73.800

Hutchinson River Parkway closed in both directions at Exit 9A and 9B due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Westchester

When
September 29, 1:30 PM EST to 2:00 PM EST
Where
Westchester County, 1.04 mi E of Chappaqua to 0.62 mi E of Chappaqua
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
41.170, -73.760

Route 117 closed due to flooding between Orchard Road and North Way.

Flash Flood, Nassau

When
September 29, 1:45 PM EST to 2:15 PM EST
Where
Nassau County, 0.87 mi SW of North Vly Stream to 0.4 mi NW of Lake View
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
40.690, -73.710

Southern State Parkway Eastbound at Exit 13 closed due to flooding. All lanes closed.

Flash Flood, Westchester

When
September 29, 1:53 PM EST to 2:23 PM EST
Where
Westchester County, Quarry Hgts to 0.34 mi E of Quarry Hgts
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
41.070, -73.770

Metro North tracks at the Valhalla station flooded with water covering the tracks.

Flash Flood, Nassau

When
September 29, 1:56 PM EST to 2:26 PM EST
Where
Nassau County, 0.69 mi N of Hewlett to 0.24 mi SW of South Vly Stream
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
40.640, -73.720

Several Cars Stranded in flood waters with rescues Underway on Peninsula Blvd near Woodmere Blvd.

Flash Flood, Nassau

When
September 29, 1:59 PM EST to 2:29 PM EST
Where
Nassau County, 0.96 mi NW of Bellmore to 0.92 mi NNW of Bellmore
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.681, -73.542

Public report from mPing of vehicle stranded in flood waters.

Flash Flood, Nassau

When
September 29, 2:01 PM EST to 2:31 PM EST
Where
Nassau County, 0.99 mi WSW of South Hempstead
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.662, -73.646

Public report from mPing of vehicle stranded in flood waters.

Flash Flood, Nassau

When
September 29, 2:02 PM EST to 2:32 PM EST
Where
Nassau County, 0.52 mi W of Cedarhurst to 0.66 mi W of Cedarhurst
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
AWSS
Coordinates
40.630, -73.710

Long Island Railroad service suspended on the Far Rockaway Branch between Valley Stream and Far Rockaway due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Nassau

When
September 29, 2:06 PM EST to 2:36 PM EST
Where
Nassau County, 0.87 mi NW of North Vly Stream to 0.85 mi NNE of North Vly Stream
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
40.710, -73.710

Hempstead Turnpike closed in both directions between Holland and Plainfield Ave. All lanes are blocked due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Nassau

When
September 29, 2:10 PM EST to 2:40 PM EST
Where
Nassau County, 0.87 mi NW of East Williston to 1.15 mi S of Roslyn Estates
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
40.760, -73.660

Shelter Rock Road at Searingtown Road is closedu in both directions due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Nassau

When
September 29, 2:16 PM EST to 2:46 PM EST
Where
Nassau County, 0.69 mi S of New Cassel to 0.79 mi S of New Cassel
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.760, -73.520

Public reports from mPing of vehicles stranded in flooded roadways.

Flash Flood, Nassau

When
September 29, 2:46 PM EST to 3:16 PM EST
Where
Nassau County, 1.26 mi WSW of South Hempstead to 1.22 mi WSW of South Hempstead
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.660, -73.650

Motorist Stranded in flood waters on N Centre Ave. Fire department responding for water rescue.

Flash Flood, Nassau

When
September 29, 2:53 PM EST to 3:23 PM EST
Where
Nassau County, 0.89 mi N of Hewlett to 0.66 mi SW of South Vly Stream
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.643, -73.721

Motorist stuck in flood waters on Island Ave in Woodmere. Fire Department responding.

Flash Flood, Nassau

When
September 29, 2:56 PM EST to 3:26 PM EST
Where
Nassau County, 0.12 mi WSW of Bellmore to 0.25 mi W of Wantagh
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.669, -73.532

Multiple motorists stuck in flood waters on Linden Street. Fire Department responding with water rescue vehicles.

Flash Flood, Nassau

When
September 29, 2:57 PM EST to 3:27 PM EST
Where
Nassau County, 1.05 mi E of East Rockaway to 0.74 mi ESE of Lynbrook
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
AWSS
Coordinates
40.630, -73.650

Long Island Railroad service on the Long Beach Branch suspended due to flooding between Lynbrook and Long Beach.

Flash Flood, Nassau

When
September 29, 3:00 PM EST to 3:30 PM EST
Where
Nassau County, 0.52 mi W of Jericho to 0.89 mi NW of Jericho
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.780, -73.540

Submerged vehicle in flood waters on Richmond Ave. Fire department responding.

Flash Flood, Nassau

When
September 29, 3:15 PM EST to 3:45 PM EST
Where
Nassau County, 1.72 mi WSW of Jericho to 1.34 mi WSW of Jericho
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.770, -73.560

Northern State Parkway westbound at Exit 34 is closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Nassau

When
September 29, 3:17 PM EST to 3:47 PM EST
Where
Nassau County, 0.21 mi ENE of North Bellmore to 0.24 mi E of North Bellmore
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.701, -73.546

Public report from mPing of vehicles stranded in flooded roadways.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
September 29, 3:25 PM EST to 3:55 PM EST
Where
Suffolk County, Halesite to 0.21 mi ESE of Halesite
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
40.880, -73.420

NY 110 is closed due to flooding between Mill Lane and Prime Avenue and near Madiosn Street at Heckscher Park.

Flash Flood, Nassau

When
September 29, 3:36 PM EST to 4:06 PM EST
Where
Nassau County, 0.22 mi WNW of North Bellmore to 0.35 mi NE of North Bellmore
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.702, -73.554

Multiple vehicles stuck in flood waters. Fire Department responding.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
September 29, 3:47 PM EST to 4:17 PM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 2.8 mi WSW of Wyandanch to 2.77 mi WSW of Wyandanch
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.740, -73.422

NY 110 at Conklin Street in Farmingdale is closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Nassau

When
September 29, 4:00 PM EST to 4:30 PM EST
Where
Nassau County, North Merrick to 0.69 mi SE of North Merrick
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
40.670, -73.570

Meadow Brook Parkway closed in both directions at Exit M7 due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Nassau

When
September 29, 4:16 PM EST to 4:46 PM EST
Where
Nassau County, Jericho to 0.51 mi WSW of Jericho
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
40.780, -73.530

Westbound lanes of Northern State Parkway are closed due to flooding at Exit 35 S.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
September 29, 4:37 PM EST to 5:07 PM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 1.48 mi NNW of Commack to 1.77 mi NNW of Commack
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.850, -73.290

Motorist stranded on Town Line Road. Dire Department responding.

What these are

Flash Flood
Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1135742, 1135743, 1135745, 1135746, 1135748, 1135749, 1135750, 1135751, 1135753, 1135757, 1135759, 1135760, 1135761, 1135763, 1135765, 1135766, 1135768, 1135769, 1135770, 1135771, 1135772, 1135774, 1135775, 1135776, 1135781, 1135778, 1135780, 1135779, 1135815, 1135786, 1135777, 1135783, 1135785, 1135784, 1135817, 1135788, 1135813, 1135791, 1135805, 1135804, and more.