New York, 2024

Flash Flooding and Astronomical Low Tide in New York, August 18 to 19, 2024

August 18 to 19, 2024 · NWS OKX · 43 events in 3 counties and zones

A frontal system over the area on August 18th and into the early morning hours of August 19th allowed for the development of multiple rounds of slow moving heavy thunderstorms which resulted in widespread significant to catastrophic flash flooding for portions of Southeast New York, specifically for the north shore of Long Island. Several rounds of rain moved through during the day on August 18th.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$11 million
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
43

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS OKX wrote it up.

A frontal system over the area on August 18th and into the early morning hours of August 19th allowed for the development of multiple rounds of slow moving heavy thunderstorms which resulted in widespread significant to catastrophic flash flooding for portions of Southeast New York, specifically for the north shore of Long Island. Several rounds of rain moved through during the day on August 18th. By the afternoon, a line of thunderstorms moving in from the west interacted with several mesoscale boundaries and allowed the thunderstorms to intensify and train over Long Island during the overnight hours into early on August 19th. These thunderstorms produced rainfall rates of upwards of 3-5 inches per hour with total rainfall amounts of upwards of 10 inches, much of it falling over a 2-4 hour period. This resulted in numerous water rescues, several dam breaks, several road washouts, and significant damage to numerous buildings across the north shore of Long Island.

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 Aug 18, 9:12 PM EST, 8 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 18, 9:12 PM EST, 8 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service New York NY
1012 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
A frontal system with its associated low pressure center continues
to approach the area tonight. The central low moves slowly
within the region Monday, shifting east of the area by early
Monday evening. The frontal system continues to shift east of
the region Monday night into Tuesday morning. High pressure
builds in thereafter through the remainder of the week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM MONDAY MORNING/...
A slow moving frontal system continues to move across the area.
Earlier mesolow has weakened and lifted NE of CT. There is
likely another weak low that has formed nearby to the NYC metro
as winds have gone NE there, which occurred from strong
convection that has now moved into western LI.

The Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been cancelled as the threat
has now transitioned to a continued heavy rain threat into the
overnight. No changes were made to the watch.

Several reports of rainfall rates of 3-3.5"/hr in NE NJ which
has caused widespread, significant flooding. This area has moved
eastward fairly quickly and is now producing 1-2"/hr. Will be
continuing to monitor rainfall trends in CT as the areas in
Fairfield and New Haven do not need much rain to cause more
problems.

There will likely be additional showers overnight, but the heavy
rain threat should become a bit more localized with an overall
slow weakening trend into the early morning hours as activity
progresses eastward.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/...
Mid level trough continues to approach with its axis arriving within
the region by early Tuesday. About another 30 meter drop with the
500mb height is expected within the region. Once again, multiple
areas of higher positive vorticity advection move across the area
for Monday and Monday night. Vertical forcing will remain in place
to easily allow for the development of showers.

The numerical weather prediction models convey low pressure
passing east of the area early Monday, followed by a cold front
slowly moving across for afternoon into early evening. They are
coherent in their model solutions showing the low pressure
moving east of the area Monday night.

The rain on Monday could very well be more intermittent with more
lulls in the activity. However, thinking here that numerous
showers will pop up and develop throughout the afternoon with a
lingering frontal boundary acting as a focus for low level
convergence. Although the axis of higher precipitable waters is
forecast to be more east of the region, heavy rain will still be
possible at times.

Regarding thunderstorms, low level CAPE forecast to be more, up to
near or a little above 1000 J/kg, so more potential. Will
include chance of thunderstorms. Enough factors to have more
than just slight chance or isolated thunderstorms. Lowering
chances for showers and thunderstorms Monday night, mainly dry
overnight into early Tuesday morning.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
After a secondary frontal passage, any residual showers across S CT
and Long Island should end in the morning. This will set the stage
for drier and cooler conditions to take hold into midweek. Behind
the fropa, high temps on Tuesday could be some of the coolest since
late May, generally in the upper 60s to mid 70s.

The drier, cooler pattern will continue into mid week behind the
frontal system as dry air advects south, with surface high pressure
building in. Lingering upper trough over the Northeast may persist
into late week, reinforced by a closed low dropping south out of
Canada.

This high will be accompanied with primarily N-NW winds and a much
cooler regime. Highs temps Wed will be in the 70s, with low temps
Wed AM and Thu AM in the 50s to near 60. Some interior spots as well
as in the Long Island Pine Barrens could bottom out in the upper 40s
by daybreak Thu depending on the strength of any radiational
cooling. Temperatures will gradually moderate into late week and the
weekend with highs reaching the upper 70s to lower 80s by Fri, and
well into the 80s next weekend.

&&

.AVIATION /02Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
A frontal system slowly moves across the terminals through
Monday evening.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected into tonight. Flight
categories will fluctuate from MVFR to IFR through tonight and
there could be some periods of brief VFR. The bulk of the
showers/thunderstorms should push east of the NYC metro after
midnight. Showers should begin tapering off early Monday
morning, but could linger across southeast CT.

Conditions should improve to VFR late Monday morning into Monday
afternoon with the potential of another round of showers and
thunderstorms late afternoon and evening.

Winds will mainly be S to SE through tonight, but a period of NE
winds is expected through 06z at NYC terminals. Winds begin to
shift toward the SW during Monday morning. Winds shift to the W
and NW behind the cold front passage Monday evening.

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

Amendments likely for both showers/thunderstorms and for flight
categories tonight.

Winds may be variable for several hours through around 06z.

Timing of showers and thunderstorms Monday afternoon/evening may
be off by 1-3 hours.

OUTLOOK FOR 00Z TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...

Monday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms ending in the
evening. VFR.

Tuesday: Mainly VFR. A chance of showers, mainly in the
morning, with MVFR possible. NW wind gusts 15-20 kt.

Wednesday-Friday: VFR.

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

&&

.MARINE...
Rough ocean seas and long period swells remain through tonight
and into Monday. Seas decrease more Monday afternoon into Monday
night. SCA for ocean remains in effect for the ocean through
Monday night.

Winds are expected to remain below SCA thresholds outside of
thunderstorms. Non-ocean zones are expected to remain below SCA
thresholds for winds and seas through Monday night.

The rough ocean seas and long period swells come from distant
tropical cyclone Ernesto as it passes well northeast of the
area in the open Atlantic. This is also leading to rough
conditions around inlets. Please refer to the National Hurricane
Center for official forecasts regarding Ernesto.

Thereafter, elevated wave heights on the ocean zones will allow
for SCA conditions to possibly continue into the day on
Tuesday. By Late Tuesday, wind diminish and wave heights should
fall below 5 feet. Sub-SCA conditions are then expected with
high pressure moving into the area by midweek.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Additional locally heavy rainfall is possible tonight.
Widespread flooding continues across portions of Fairfield and
New Haven Counties in CT and urban NE NJ. Rivers and streams may
still exceed bankfull in these areas into the overnight.

Additional rain Monday into Monday night looks to be more
localized, with just a marginal flash flood threat. Otherwise,
minor flooding in low lying and poor drainage areas.

No hydrologic concerns expected thereafter Tuesday through next
weekend.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
A high rip current risk is in place through Monday due to elevated,
long period swells from Ernesto.

Ocean seas are forecast to be highest through Monday, and with surf
heights up to 6 ft, local beach erosion is possible.

A full moon on Monday as well as swell from distant Ernesto will
also elevate total water levels this week. Have continued the
advisory for the Western Sound along the southwest CT and S
Westchester coast for this evening's high tide.

Additional minor flooding is possible with the high tide cycles
(especially the evening/nighttime cycles) through much of this week.
Additional advisories/statements will likely be needed.

&&

.OKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...Flood Watch until 2 AM EDT Monday for CTZ005-006-009-010.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 1 AM EDT Monday for CTZ009.
NY...Flood Watch until 2 AM EDT Monday for NYZ067>071.
     Coastal Flood Advisory until 1 AM EDT Monday for NYZ071.
     High Risk for Rip Currents through Monday evening for NYZ075-080-
     081-178-179.
NJ...Flood Watch until 2 AM EDT Monday for NJZ002-004-006-103>108.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 6 AM EDT Tuesday for ANZ350-353-355.

&&

SYNOPSIS...BG/JM
NEAR TERM...DS
SHORT TERM...JM
LONG TERM...BG
AVIATION...DS
MARINE...BG/JM
HYDROLOGY...BG/JM
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 18, 9:09 PM EST, 11 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
1009 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067-069-200215-
Western Passaic-Eastern Passaic-Hudson-Western Bergen-Eastern Bergen-
Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Western Union-Eastern Union-Orange-
Rockland-
1009 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...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...Monday through Saturday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time that would meet NWS
warning criteria.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

&&

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.

NYZ080-081-200215-
Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
1009 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   High Rip Current Risk.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

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

   High Rip Current Risk.

.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-NYZ078-079-200215-
Northern Middlesex-Northern New London-Southern Middlesex-
Southern New London-Northwest Suffolk-Northeast Suffolk-
1009 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

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.

CTZ010-200215-
Southern New Haven-
1009 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut.

.DAY ONE...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...Monday through Saturday.

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.

ANZ331-332-335-338-340-345-350-353-355-200215-
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-
1009 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

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.

NYZ068-070-200215-
Putnam-Northern Westchester-
1009 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Flood Watch.

Isolated to scattered instances of flash flooding are possible
today and tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Hazardous weather is not 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.

CTZ009-NYZ071-200215-
Southern Fairfield-Southern Westchester-
1009 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   Flood Watch.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

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.

NYZ072>074-176-177-200215-
New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-Richmond (Staten Island)-Northern Queens-
Northern Nassau-
1009 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

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.

NYZ075-178-200215-
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southern Queens-
1009 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   High Rip Current Risk.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

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

   High Rip Current Risk.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

&&

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.

NYZ179-200215-
Southern Nassau-
1009 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

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

   High Rip Current Risk.

Isolated to scattered instances of flash flooding are possible
today and tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

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

   High Rip Current Risk.

.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.

CTZ006-200215-
Northern New Haven-
1009 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut.

.DAY ONE...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...Monday through Saturday.

Hazardous weather is not 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.

CTZ005-200215-
Northern Fairfield-
1009 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut.

.DAY ONE...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...Monday through Saturday.

Hazardous weather is not 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.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Aug 18, 8:04 PM EST, 1 hour 16 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service New York NY
904 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0855 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 1 WNW Centre Island     40.91N 73.54W
08/18/2024  M39 MPH          Nassau             NY   Mesonet

            Bayville NY East Side Mesonet. Instrument
            height 20ft.

&&
Local storm report, Aug 18, 8:16 PM EST, 1 hour 4 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report...Summary
National Weather Service New York NY
916 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0754 PM     Flash Flood      1 WNW Ansonia           41.35N 73.09W
08/18/2024                   New Haven          CT   Dept of Highways

            Franklin Street closed at Wakelee Ave due to
            flooding.

0120 PM     Flash Flood      2 NNW Bethel            41.39N 73.42W
08/18/2024                   Fairfield          CT   Public

            Mudslide on Shelter Rock Rd in Danbury that
            has caused a major gas leak and evacuations
            in the Woodland Hills Complex.

0357 PM     Flash Flood      3 NNE Bethel            41.41N 73.38W
08/18/2024                   Fairfield          CT   Emergency Mngr

            Flooding at Weed Rd. and Walnut Hill Rd.

0443 PM     Flash Flood      3 NNE Bethel            41.42N 73.40W
08/18/2024                   Fairfield          CT   Dept of Highways

            Route 6 closed between I-84 and Old
            Hawleyville Rd. due to flooding.

0855 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 1 WNW Centre Island     40.91N 73.54W
08/18/2024  M39 MPH          Nassau             NY   Mesonet

            Bayville NY East Side Mesonet. Instrument
            height 20ft.

0800 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 1 S City Island         40.85N 73.79W
08/18/2024  M59 MPH          ANZ335             NY   Public

            59 mph wind gust at City Island Mesonet.

0751 PM     Flash Flood      1 SW Clifton            40.85N 74.18W
08/18/2024                   Passaic            NJ   Dept of Highways

            NJ 3 is closed in both directions east of
            the Garden State Parkway due to flooding.

0730 PM     Flash Flood      Cranford                40.65N 74.30W
08/18/2024                   Union              NJ   Trained Spotter

            Chestnut at High Street is closed due to
            flooding.

1220 PM     Flash Flood      1 ESE Danbury           41.40N 73.45W
08/18/2024                   Fairfield          CT   Emergency Mngr

            Road closures on Main Street from White
            Street to West Street. Ongoing water rescue
            from vehicle trapped in flood waters.

0726 PM     Flash Flood      East Newark             40.75N 74.17W
08/18/2024                   Essex              NJ   Public

            NJ 21 is closed in both directions between
            Clay Street and Mount Pleasant Ave due to
            flooding.

0737 PM     Flash Flood      1 NE East Orange        40.78N 74.20W
08/18/2024                   Essex              NJ   Dept of Highways

            3 right and left lanes closed in both
            directions on Garden State Parkway at Exit
            147 due to flooding.

0833 PM     Flash Flood      1 NE East Orange        40.78N 74.20W
08/18/2024                   Essex              NJ   Dept of Highways

            All lanes closed and detoured in both
            directions on the Garden State Parkway in
            the vicinity of exit 147.

0745 PM     Flash Flood      East Rutherford         40.82N 74.08W
08/18/2024                   Bergen             NJ   Trained Spotter

            People stuck in flood waters throughout
            town.

0803 PM     Flash Flood      1 NW Fanwood            40.65N 74.40W
08/18/2024                   Union              NJ   Public

            All westbound lanes on US 22 closed due to
            flooding.

0738 PM     Flash Flood      Garfield                40.88N 74.11W
08/18/2024                   Bergen             NJ   Trained Spotter

0821 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 2 N Glen Cove           40.90N 73.63W
08/18/2024  M45 MPH          ANZ335             NY   Mesonet

            45 mph wind gust at Bayville WxFlow mesonet
            station. Measured at 41 ft.

0800 PM     Flash Flood      1 SSE Glen Ridge        40.79N 74.20W
08/18/2024                   Essex              NJ   Trained Spotter

            Several cars stranded in flood waters on
            Garden State Parkway north of I-78,
            especially in the area of Bloomfield.

0734 PM     Flash Flood      Harrison                40.74N 74.15W
08/18/2024                   Hudson             NJ   Trained Spotter

            Frank Rogers Blvd closed.

0756 PM     Flash Flood      Hillside                40.70N 74.24W
08/18/2024                   Union              NJ   Dept of Highways

            All lanes closed on US 22 in Hillside
            Township due to flooding.

0748 PM     Flash Flood      Jersey City             40.71N 74.06W
08/18/2024                   Hudson             NJ   Trained Spotter

            Car stuck in flood waters.

0727 PM     Flash Flood      Livingston              40.79N 74.33W
08/18/2024                   Essex              NJ   Trained Spotter

            Road flooded at Hillside Terrace.

0731 PM     Flash Flood      Livingston              40.79N 74.33W
08/18/2024                   Essex              NJ   Trained Spotter

            Major flooding by Memorial Oval.

0744 PM     Flash Flood      Lyndhurst               40.80N 74.11W
08/18/2024                   Bergen             NJ   Trained Spotter

            Delfied Ave. water rescue.

0839 PM     Flash Flood      2 SW Maplewood          40.72N 74.29W
08/18/2024                   Union              NJ   Dept of Highways

            All eastbound lanes on NJ 124 closed due to
            flooding.

0400 PM     Rain             3 WNW Monroe            41.38N 73.24W
08/18/2024  M9.98 Inch       Fairfield          CT   Cocorahs

0435 PM     Flash Flood      Monroe                  41.33N 73.21W
08/18/2024                   Fairfield          CT   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Multiple motorists stranded with water
            rescues ongoing in Monroe. Fire Department
            responding with extra equipment to assist
            with the rescues.

0505 PM     Flash Flood      3 NE Monroe             41.38N 73.16W
08/18/2024                   New Haven          CT   Dept of Highways

            Route 34 is closed at Loughlin Road due to a
            washout.

0733 PM     Flash Flood      1 NW Mountainside       40.69N 74.38W
08/18/2024                   Union              NJ   Dept of Highways

            Two right lanes closed due to flooding in
            both directions on I-78 east of Exit 44.

0700 PM     Flash Flood      Naugatuck               41.49N 73.05W
08/18/2024                   New Haven          CT   Emergency Mngr

            Four buildings along the Naugatuck River are
            compromised by flooding and are being
            evacuated.

0231 PM     Flash Flood      New Canaan              41.15N 73.49W
08/18/2024                   Fairfield          CT   Emergency Mngr

            Substantial river flooding Five Mile River
            at River St. Several roads closed in town
            due to debris or flooding.

0500 PM     Rain             4 ESE New Fairfield     41.44N 73.39W
08/18/2024  M6.82 Inch       Fairfield          CT   Cocorahs

0739 PM     Flash Flood      New Providence          40.70N 74.40W
08/18/2024                   Union              NJ   Trained Spotter

            Numerous water rescues near Mountain Ave.

0729 PM     Flash Flood      Nutley                  40.82N 74.16W
08/18/2024                   Essex              NJ   Trained Spotter

            Washington Ave flooded.

0732 PM     Flash Flood      Nutley                  40.82N 74.16W
08/18/2024                   Essex              NJ   Trained Spotter

            Water rescue on Harrison Ave.

0510 PM     Flash Flood      Oxford                  41.42N 73.10W
08/18/2024                   New Haven          CT   Broadcast Media

            Flood waters stranded multiple motorists on
            Oxford Road near the Brookside Inn. People
            inside a nearby home and the restaurant are
            being rescued.

0530 PM     Flash Flood      1 NNW Oxford            41.43N 73.12W
08/18/2024                   New Haven          CT   Amateur Radio

            Numerous vehicles trapped in flood waters
            with multiple rescues ongoing along Oxford
            Road and Roosevelt Drive.

0546 PM     Flash Flood      3 WNW Oxford            41.44N 73.16W
08/18/2024                   New Haven          CT   Dept of Highways

            Route 188 closed between Hulls Hill Rd. and
            Edmonds Rd. because of a mudslide.

0728 PM     Flash Flood      Passaic                 40.86N 74.13W
08/18/2024                   Passaic            NJ   Trained Spotter

            Parker Ave flooded.

0741 PM     Flash Flood      Passaic                 40.86N 74.13W
08/18/2024                   Passaic            NJ   Trained Spotter

            Major flooding with numerous cars stuck in
            the water near the train trestle.

0725 PM     Flash Flood      Paterson                40.91N 74.16W
08/18/2024                   Passaic            NJ   Trained Spotter

            River St. flooded.

0727 PM     Flash Flood      Paterson                40.91N 74.16W
08/18/2024                   Passaic            NJ   Trained Spotter

            9th Ave flooded.

0748 PM     Flash Flood      Redding                 41.30N 73.40W
08/18/2024                   Fairfield          CT   Dept of Highways

            Route 53 at Diamond Hill Road closed due to
            flooding.

0120 PM     Flash Flood      1 N Ridgefield          41.29N 73.50W
08/18/2024                   Fairfield          CT   Emergency Mngr

            Multiple road closures in the Town of
            Ridgefield. Roads impassable with water 1 to
            3 feet deep in spots.

1134 AM     Flash Flood      2 WNW Rowayton          41.08N 73.47W
08/18/2024                   Fairfield          CT   Broadcast Media

            Video showing running water from the
            Goodwives River out of its banks in the Old
            Kings Market shopping center and along Old
            Kings Hwy N in Darien. Road closure at Old
            Kings Hwy N and Sedgwick Ave.

0743 PM     Flash Flood      Scotch Plains           40.63N 74.37W
08/18/2024                   Union              NJ   Trained Spotter

            Car in flood waters West Broad St.

0740 PM     Flash Flood      Secaucus                40.78N 74.06W
08/18/2024                   Hudson             NJ   Trained Spotter

            Paterson Plank Rd impassable.

0832 PM     Flash Flood      1 N Secaucus            40.80N 74.06W
08/18/2024                   Hudson             NJ   Dept of Highways

            All lanes closed on NJ 3 service road west
            of Harmon Cove.

0455 PM     Flash Flood      Shelton                 41.33N 73.10W
08/18/2024                   Fairfield          CT   Public

            Multiple docks and boats ripped from shore
            on at and floating down river at Lake
            Housatonic. Road washed out and closed
            nearby.

0710 PM     Flash Flood      3 NW Shelton            41.35N 73.13W
08/18/2024                   New Haven          CT   Dept of Highways

            Route 34 closed at Jefferson Street because
            of a mudslide.

0715 PM     Flash Flood      South Orange            40.75N 74.26W
08/18/2024                   Essex              NJ   Trained Spotter

            Flooding near and on the campus of Seton
            Hall.

0159 PM     Flash Flood      2 WNW Southbury         41.49N 73.26W
08/18/2024                   New Haven          CT   Dept of Highways

            Route 172 all lanes closed.

0211 PM     Flash Flood      1 SE Southbury          41.48N 73.21W
08/18/2024                   New Haven          CT   Dept of Highways

            Route 6/67 all lanes closed.

0233 PM     Flash Flood      1 SE Southbury          41.48N 73.21W
08/18/2024                   New Haven          CT   Broadcast Media

            Photo of cars partially submerged.

0338 PM     Flash Flood      2 E Southbury           41.49N 73.19W
08/18/2024                   New Haven          CT   Law Enforcement

            Old Waterbury Road at Old Highway closed due
            to flooding.

0340 PM     Flash Flood      2 E Southbury           41.49N 73.19W
08/18/2024                   New Haven          CT   Law Enforcement

            Portions of Old Waterbury Road being washed
            away due to flood waters.

0515 PM     Flash Flood      4 SSE Southbury         41.43N 73.21W
08/18/2024                   New Haven          CT   Emergency Mngr

            40 campers trapped in Kettletown State Park
            due to walking and road bridges being washed
            away.

1010 AM     Flash Flood      Stamford                41.02N 73.56W
08/18/2024                   Fairfield          CT   Law Enforcement

            Dozens of road closures and fire department
            water rescues town-wide from 920 AM through
            11 AM.

0751 PM     Flash Flood      1 S Summit              40.71N 74.37W
08/18/2024                   Union              NJ   Dept of Highways

            Local lanes closed on I-78 in both
            directions west of Exit 54 due to flooding.
            Express lanes closed on I-78 in both
            directions east of exit 52 due to flooding.

0730 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 2 N Tompkinsville       40.66N 74.06W
08/18/2024  M46 MPH          ANZ338             NY   Mesonet

            46 mph wind gust at Robbins Reef measured at
            69 ft.

&&
Special weather statement, Aug 18, 8:28 PM EST, 52 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
928 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

CTZ009-NYZ078-079-190215-
Southern Fairfield CT-Northwest Suffolk NY-Northeast Suffolk NY-
928 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN FAIRFIELD AND WEST
CENTRAL SUFFOLK COUNTIES THROUGH 1015 PM EDT...

At 928 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Westport to near Stony Brook to Smithtown.
Movement was east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Bridgeport, Norwalk, Milford, Centereach, Stony Brook, Middle Island,
Port Jefferson, Wading River, Fairfield, Stratford, Coram, Smithtown,
Westport, Farmingville, and Rocky Point.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4094 7326 4093 7317 4098 7317 4110 7325
      4112 7330 4106 7337 4114 7346 4117 7311
      4119 7309 4114 7309 4115 7318 4099 7317
      4099 7278 4086 7283 4084 7290 4084 7325
TIME...MOT...LOC 0128Z 268DEG 14KT 4109 7331 4098 7318 4085 7323

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

NV
Local storm report, Aug 18, 8:29 PM EST, 51 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report...Summary
National Weather Service New York NY
929 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1010 AM     Flash Flood      Stamford                41.02N 73.56W
08/18/2024                   Fairfield          CT   Law Enforcement

            Dozens of road closures and fire department
            water rescues town-wide from 920 AM through
            11 AM.

1134 AM     Flash Flood      2 WNW Rowayton          41.08N 73.47W
08/18/2024                   Fairfield          CT   Broadcast Media

            Video showing running water from the
            Goodwives River out of its banks in the Old
            Kings Market shopping center and along Old
            Kings Hwy N in Darien. Road closure at Old
            Kings Hwy N and Sedgwick Ave.

1220 PM     Flash Flood      1 ESE Danbury           41.40N 73.45W
08/18/2024                   Fairfield          CT   Emergency Mngr

            Road closures on Main Street from White
            Street to West Street. Ongoing water rescue
            from vehicle trapped in flood waters.

0120 PM     Flash Flood      1 N Ridgefield          41.29N 73.50W
08/18/2024                   Fairfield          CT   Emergency Mngr

            Multiple road closures in the Town of
            Ridgefield. Roads impassable with water 1 to
            3 feet deep in spots.

0120 PM     Flash Flood      2 NNW Bethel            41.39N 73.42W
08/18/2024                   Fairfield          CT   Public

            Mudslide on Shelter Rock Rd in Danbury that
            has caused a major gas leak and evacuations
            in the Woodland Hills Complex.

0159 PM     Flash Flood      2 WNW Southbury         41.49N 73.26W
08/18/2024                   New Haven          CT   Dept of Highways

            Route 172 all lanes closed.

0211 PM     Flash Flood      1 SE Southbury          41.48N 73.21W
08/18/2024                   New Haven          CT   Dept of Highways

            Route 6/67 all lanes closed.

0231 PM     Flash Flood      New Canaan              41.15N 73.49W
08/18/2024                   Fairfield          CT   Emergency Mngr

            Substantial river flooding Five Mile River
            at River St. Several roads closed in town
            due to debris or flooding.

0233 PM     Flash Flood      1 SE Southbury          41.48N 73.21W
08/18/2024                   New Haven          CT   Broadcast Media

            Photo of cars partially submerged.

0338 PM     Flash Flood      2 E Southbury           41.49N 73.19W
08/18/2024                   New Haven          CT   Law Enforcement

            Old Waterbury Road at Old Highway closed due
            to flooding.

0340 PM     Flash Flood      2 E Southbury           41.49N 73.19W
08/18/2024                   New Haven          CT   Law Enforcement

            Portions of Old Waterbury Road being washed
            away due to flood waters.

0357 PM     Flash Flood      3 NNE Bethel            41.41N 73.38W
08/18/2024                   Fairfield          CT   Emergency Mngr

            Flooding at Weed Rd. and Walnut Hill Rd.

0400 PM     Rain             3 WNW Monroe            41.38N 73.24W
08/18/2024  M9.98 Inch       Fairfield          CT   Cocorahs

0435 PM     Flash Flood      Monroe                  41.33N 73.21W
08/18/2024                   Fairfield          CT   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Multiple motorists stranded with water
            rescues ongoing in Monroe. Fire Department
            responding with extra equipment to assist
            with the rescues.

0443 PM     Flash Flood      3 NNE Bethel            41.42N 73.40W
08/18/2024                   Fairfield          CT   Dept of Highways

            Route 6 closed between I-84 and Old
            Hawleyville Rd. due to flooding.

0455 PM     Flash Flood      Shelton                 41.33N 73.10W
08/18/2024                   Fairfield          CT   Public

            Multiple docks and boats ripped from shore
            on at and floating down river at Lake
            Housatonic. Road washed out and closed
            nearby.

0500 PM     Rain             4 ESE New Fairfield     41.44N 73.39W
08/18/2024  M6.82 Inch       Fairfield          CT   Cocorahs

0505 PM     Flash Flood      3 NE Monroe             41.38N 73.16W
08/18/2024                   New Haven          CT   Dept of Highways

            Route 34 is closed at Loughlin Road due to a
            washout.

0510 PM     Flash Flood      Oxford                  41.42N 73.10W
08/18/2024                   New Haven          CT   Broadcast Media

            Flood waters stranded multiple motorists on
            Oxford Road near the Brookside Inn. People
            inside a nearby home and the restaurant are
            being rescued.

0515 PM     Flash Flood      4 SSE Southbury         41.43N 73.21W
08/18/2024                   New Haven          CT   Emergency Mngr

            40 campers trapped in Kettletown State Park
            due to walking and road bridges being washed
            away.

0530 PM     Flash Flood      1 NNW Oxford            41.43N 73.12W
08/18/2024                   New Haven          CT   Amateur Radio

            Numerous vehicles trapped in flood waters
            with multiple rescues ongoing along Oxford
            Road and Roosevelt Drive.

0546 PM     Flash Flood      3 WNW Oxford            41.44N 73.16W
08/18/2024                   New Haven          CT   Dept of Highways

            Route 188 closed between Hulls Hill Rd. and
            Edmonds Rd. because of a mudslide.

0700 PM     Flash Flood      Naugatuck               41.49N 73.05W
08/18/2024                   New Haven          CT   Emergency Mngr

            Four buildings along the Naugatuck River are
            compromised by flooding and are being
            evacuated.

0710 PM     Flash Flood      3 NW Shelton            41.35N 73.13W
08/18/2024                   New Haven          CT   Dept of Highways

            Route 34 closed at Jefferson Street because
            of a mudslide.

0715 PM     Flash Flood      South Orange            40.75N 74.26W
08/18/2024                   Essex              NJ   Trained Spotter

            Flooding near and on the campus of Seton
            Hall.

0725 PM     Flash Flood      Paterson                40.91N 74.16W
08/18/2024                   Passaic            NJ   Trained Spotter

            River St. flooded.

0726 PM     Flash Flood      East Newark             40.75N 74.17W
08/18/2024                   Essex              NJ   Public

            NJ 21 is closed in both directions between
            Clay Street and Mount Pleasant Ave due to
            flooding.

0727 PM     Flash Flood      Paterson                40.91N 74.16W
08/18/2024                   Passaic            NJ   Trained Spotter

            9th Ave flooded.

0727 PM     Flash Flood      Livingston              40.79N 74.33W
08/18/2024                   Essex              NJ   Trained Spotter

            Road flooded at Hillside Terrace.

0728 PM     Flash Flood      Passaic                 40.86N 74.13W
08/18/2024                   Passaic            NJ   Trained Spotter

            Parker Ave flooded.

0729 PM     Flash Flood      Nutley                  40.82N 74.16W
08/18/2024                   Essex              NJ   Trained Spotter

            Washington Ave flooded.

0730 PM     Flash Flood      Cranford                40.65N 74.30W
08/18/2024                   Union              NJ   Trained Spotter

            Chestnut at High Street is closed due to
            flooding.

0730 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 2 N Tompkinsville       40.66N 74.06W
08/18/2024  M46 MPH          ANZ338             NY   Mesonet

            46 mph wind gust at Robbins Reef measured at
            69 ft.

0731 PM     Flash Flood      Livingston              40.79N 74.33W
08/18/2024                   Essex              NJ   Trained Spotter

            Major flooding by Memorial Oval.

0732 PM     Flash Flood      Nutley                  40.82N 74.16W
08/18/2024                   Essex              NJ   Trained Spotter

            Water rescue on Harrison Ave.

0733 PM     Flash Flood      1 NW Mountainside       40.69N 74.38W
08/18/2024                   Union              NJ   Dept of Highways

            Two right lanes closed due to flooding in
            both directions on I-78 east of Exit 44.

0734 PM     Flash Flood      Harrison                40.74N 74.15W
08/18/2024                   Hudson             NJ   Trained Spotter

            Frank Rogers Blvd closed.

0737 PM     Flash Flood      1 NE East Orange        40.78N 74.20W
08/18/2024                   Essex              NJ   Dept of Highways

            3 right and left lanes closed in both
            directions on Garden State Parkway at Exit
            147 due to flooding.

0738 PM     Flash Flood      Garfield                40.88N 74.11W
08/18/2024                   Bergen             NJ   Trained Spotter

0739 PM     Flash Flood      New Providence          40.70N 74.40W
08/18/2024                   Union              NJ   Trained Spotter

            Numerous water rescues near Mountain Ave.

0740 PM     Flash Flood      Secaucus                40.78N 74.06W
08/18/2024                   Hudson             NJ   Trained Spotter

            Paterson Plank Rd impassable.

0741 PM     Flash Flood      Passaic                 40.86N 74.13W
08/18/2024                   Passaic            NJ   Trained Spotter

            Major flooding with numerous cars stuck in
            the water near the train trestle.

0743 PM     Flash Flood      Scotch Plains           40.63N 74.37W
08/18/2024                   Union              NJ   Trained Spotter

            Car in flood waters West Broad St.

0744 PM     Flash Flood      Lyndhurst               40.80N 74.11W
08/18/2024                   Bergen             NJ   Trained Spotter

            Delfied Ave. water rescue.

0745 PM     Flash Flood      East Rutherford         40.82N 74.08W
08/18/2024                   Bergen             NJ   Trained Spotter

            People stuck in flood waters throughout
            town.

0748 PM     Flash Flood      Jersey City             40.71N 74.06W
08/18/2024                   Hudson             NJ   Trained Spotter

            Car stuck in flood waters.

0748 PM     Flash Flood      Redding                 41.30N 73.40W
08/18/2024                   Fairfield          CT   Dept of Highways

            Route 53 at Diamond Hill Road closed due to
            flooding.

0751 PM     Flash Flood      1 S Summit              40.71N 74.37W
08/18/2024                   Union              NJ   Dept of Highways

            Local lanes closed on I-78 in both
            directions west of Exit 54 due to flooding.
            Express lanes closed on I-78 in both
            directions east of exit 52 due to flooding.

0751 PM     Flash Flood      1 SW Clifton            40.85N 74.18W
08/18/2024                   Passaic            NJ   Dept of Highways

            NJ 3 is closed in both directions east of
            the Garden State Parkway due to flooding.

0754 PM     Flash Flood      1 WNW Ansonia           41.35N 73.09W
08/18/2024                   New Haven          CT   Dept of Highways

            Franklin Street closed at Wakelee Ave due to
            flooding.

0756 PM     Flash Flood      Hillside                40.70N 74.24W
08/18/2024                   Union              NJ   Dept of Highways

            All lanes closed on US 22 in Hillside
            Township due to flooding.

0800 PM     Flash Flood      1 SSE Glen Ridge        40.79N 74.20W
08/18/2024                   Essex              NJ   Trained Spotter

            Several cars stranded in flood waters on
            Garden State Parkway north of I-78,
            especially in the area of Bloomfield.

0800 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 1 S City Island         40.85N 73.79W
08/18/2024  M59 MPH          ANZ335             NY   Public

            59 mph wind gust at City Island Mesonet.

0803 PM     Flash Flood      1 NW Fanwood            40.65N 74.40W
08/18/2024                   Union              NJ   Public

            All westbound lanes on US 22 closed due to
            flooding.

0821 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 2 N Glen Cove           40.90N 73.63W
08/18/2024  M45 MPH          ANZ335             NY   Mesonet

            45 mph wind gust at Bayville WxFlow mesonet
            station. Measured at 41 ft.

0832 PM     Flash Flood      1 N Secaucus            40.80N 74.06W
08/18/2024                   Hudson             NJ   Dept of Highways

            All lanes closed on NJ 3 service road west
            of Harmon Cove.

0833 PM     Flash Flood      1 NE East Orange        40.78N 74.20W
08/18/2024                   Essex              NJ   Dept of Highways

            All lanes closed and detoured in both
            directions on the Garden State Parkway in
            the vicinity of exit 147.

0839 PM     Flash Flood      2 SW Maplewood          40.72N 74.29W
08/18/2024                   Union              NJ   Dept of Highways

            All eastbound lanes on NJ 124 closed due to
            flooding.

0855 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 1 WNW Centre Island     40.91N 73.54W
08/18/2024  M39 MPH          Nassau             NY   Mesonet

            Bayville NY East Side Mesonet. Instrument
            height 20ft.

&&
Local storm report, Aug 18, 8:51 PM EST, 29 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service New York NY
951 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0935 PM     Flash Flood      Kearny                  40.75N 74.12W
08/18/2024                   Hudson             NJ   Trained Spotter

            Passaic Ave closed.

&&
Local storm report, Aug 18, 9:19 PM EST, 1 minute before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service New York NY
1019 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1010 PM     Flash Flood      1 WNW Huntington        40.88N 73.42W
08/18/2024                   Suffolk            NY   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Water rescue due to stranded motorist in
            flood waters on New York Ave.

&&

The radar

The Brookhaven radar (KOKX), 47 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 02:20 UTC.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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42 flash flood, 1 astronomical low tide. Local standard time, as filed.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 18, 9:20 PM EST to 9:50 PM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 0.3 mi N of Halesite to 0.43 mi ENE of Halesite
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.884, -73.421

Water rescue due to stranded motorist in flood waters on New York Ave.

Flash Flood, Nassau

When
August 18, 9:25 PM EST to 9:55 PM EST
Where
Nassau County, 1.16 mi N of Muttontown to 1.33 mi NW of Brookville
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
40.847, -73.578

Wolver Hollow Road closed due to flooding in both directions near Piping Rock Road and Weatherlow Lane due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Nassau

When
August 18, 9:36 PM EST to 10:06 PM EST
Where
Nassau County, 0.87 mi NW of Jericho to 0.85 mi N of Jericho
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
40.790, -73.540

NY 25 is closed in both directions at Cedar Swamp Road at Route 106 due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 18, 10:00 PM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 0.69 mi N of Smithtown to 0.7 mi NNE of Smithtown
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
40.860, -73.200

Route 25A at Brooksite drive closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Nassau

When
August 18, 10:08 PM EST to 10:38 PM EST
Where
Nassau County, 1.38 mi N of Jericho to 1.68 mi SW of Locust Grove
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
40.800, -73.530

NY 25 eastbound is closed at Robbins Lane due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 18, 10:20 PM EST to 10:50 PM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 0.69 mi S of Commack to 0.68 mi SE of Commack
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.820, -73.280

Water rescue due to stranded motorist in flood waters on Fisher Road.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 18, 10:30 PM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 0.69 mi N of Smithtown to 0.57 mi N of Smithtown
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.860, -73.200

Several vehicles stranded in flood waters on Main Street NY 25A near Elliott Place.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 18, 10:30 PM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 1.05 mi W of Nesconset to 0.73 mi WNW of Nesconset
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.830, -73.150

Two cars stranded in flood waters at the intersection of Old Nichols Road and Smithtown Boulevard.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 18, 10:33 PM EST to 11:03 PM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 0.87 mi SE of East Setauket to 0.95 mi ESE of East Setauket
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.920, -73.090

Water rescue on Sheep Pasture Road at Locust Manor Court.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 18, 10:36 PM EST to 11:06 PM EST
Where
Suffolk County, Lake Grove to 0.63 mi N of Lake Ronkonkoma
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.850, -73.130

Fire department dispatched to a stranded motorist on Browns Road at Monroe Street.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 18, 10:45 PM EST to 11:15 PM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 1.25 mi WNW of Lake Grove to 0.55 mi NW of Lake Grove
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.860, -73.150

Water rescue on Hobson Ave due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 18, 10:50 PM EST to 11:20 PM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 0.69 mi N of Lake Ronkonkoma to 0.59 mi NNE of Lake Ronkonkoma
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.840, -73.120

Water rescue on Frederick Avenue due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 18, 11:25 PM EST to 11:55 PM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 0.52 mi W of Coram to 1.05 mi S of Coram
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.870, -73.010

Fire department being dispatched to a stranded motorist to perform a water rescue on Daryl Drive at Mooney Pond Road.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 18, 11:33 PM EST to August 19, 12:03 AM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 1.73 mi NW of Selden to 1.54 mi NW of Selden
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.870, -73.050

Fire department dispatched to close Boyle Road at Wyandotte Street due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 18, 11:35 PM EST to August 19, 12:05 AM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 1.48 mi SSE of East Setauket to 0.92 mi SW of Terryville
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.910, -73.090

Fire department dispatched to stranded motorist to perform a water rescue on N Belle Meade Road.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 18, 11:40 PM EST to August 19, 12:10 AM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 2.14 mi NNW of Selden to 2.27 mi NNW of Selden
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$20,000
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.880, -73.040

Basement flooding with 4 to 5 feet of water and rising on Evergreen Drive with the fire department responding.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 18, 11:45 PM EST to August 19, 12:15 AM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 1.25 mi WSW of St James to 1.45 mi W of St James
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.870, -73.170

Three vehicles stranded in flood waters on NY 25A at Woodlawn Ave.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 18, 11:48 PM EST to August 19, 12:18 AM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 2.72 mi ESE of Terryville to 2.46 mi SSE of Miller Place
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.910, -73.000

Water rescue on Amber Lane at Shenandoah Boulevard.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 19, 12:00 AM EST to 12:30 AM EST
Where
Suffolk County, Selden to 0.26 mi N of Selden
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
40.850, -73.030

Report of basement flooding and car stuck in flooding with water in the vehicle on Adirondack Drive.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 19, 12:10 AM EST to 12:40 AM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 2.14 mi SSE of Miller Place to 1.9 mi NW of Middle Is
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.920, -72.990

Fire department responding to home with basement flooding with several feet of water.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 19, 12:15 AM EST to 12:45 AM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 0.69 mi N of Hauppauge to 1.01 mi N of Hauppauge
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
40.830, -73.200

Vehicle stranded in flood waters at NY 347 and NY 111.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 19, 12:35 AM EST to 1:05 AM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 0.52 mi E of Belle Terre to 0.21 mi SE of Belle Terre
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.950, -73.060

Flowing flood waters on High Street that is beginning to enter homes.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 19, 12:40 AM EST to 1:10 AM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 0.3 mi E of Belle Terre to 0.54 mi ESE of Belle Terre
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.950, -73.064

Small landslide reported at the Bell Harbour Mews apartments with flood waters continue to rise.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 19, 12:48 AM EST to 1:18 AM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 0.69 mi N of Port Jefferson to 0.83 mi N of Port Jefferson
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.940, -73.050

Fire department closing Edgewood Ave due to rising flood waters. Road is impassable.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 19, 12:50 AM EST to 1:20 AM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 1.38 mi N of Centereach to 1.59 mi NNE of Centereach
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.870, -73.100

Basement flooding with fire department responding to the home.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 19, 12:55 AM EST to 1:25 AM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 1.12 mi NNW of Lake Grove to 0.72 mi SSW of St James
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.864, -73.140

Water up to hood of car stuck in flood waters on Middle Country Road at Hobson Ave. Occupants are out of the vehicle.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 19, 1:00 AM EST to 1:30 AM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 0.87 mi SW of South Setauket to 0.49 mi NNW of East Setauket
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.940, -73.110

Water rescue on North Country Road at Ridgeway Ave.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 19, 1:22 AM EST to 1:52 AM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 1.37 mi WNW of East Half Hollow Hil to 1.01 mi NW of East Half Hollow Hil
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.786, -73.345

Vehicle stranded in flood waters at Deer Park Ave just south of I-495.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 19, 1:22 AM EST to 1:52 AM EST
Where
Suffolk County, St James to 0.4 mi SSW of St James
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.880, -73.150

Several feet of flood waters covering 2nd Sve at 7th Street with the roads impassable.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 19, 1:26 AM EST to 1:56 AM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 1.18 mi ESE of Half Hollow Hills to 0.46 mi ENE of Half Hollow Hills
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.794, -73.349

Water rescue due to flooding on Tiana Place at Memas Court.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 19, 1:30 AM EST to 2:00 AM EST
Where
Suffolk County, Belle Terre to 0.37 mi ENE of Belle Terre
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.950, -73.070

Port Jefferson firehouse was flooded and had to be evacuated. There was also significant damage to their communication equipment. Numerous water rescues were performed in Port Jefferson with all water rescue assets utilized.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 19, 1:30 AM EST to 2:00 AM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 1.86 mi WSW of Smithtown to 1.44 mi SE of Kings Park
Cause
Dam / Levee Break
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.841, -73.234

The Nissequogue River dam broke due to the flash flooding causing the entire Blydenburgh Pond to empty into the river. The river overflowed its banks, sending water into homes and nearby streets. Two residents were trapped in their homes and had to be rescued.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 19, 1:30 AM EST to 2:00 AM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 1.86 mi ENE of Half Hollow Hills to 1.32 mi ESE of Half Hollow Hills
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
40.807, -73.336

Long Island Expressway is closed between Exit 52 and 51 westbound due to flooding. NY State called to assist with pumping water.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 19, 1:32 AM EST to 2:02 AM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 1.46 mi SE of Miller Place to 1.16 mi S of Sound Beach
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.937, -72.978

Water rescue on Miller Place-Yaphank Road due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 19, 1:40 AM EST to 2:10 AM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 0.81 mi NNE of Montauk to 0.61 mi SW of Montauk Stn
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
41.041, -71.965

Road closed at N Shore Road and 2nd House Road in Montauk due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 19, 1:50 AM EST to 2:20 AM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 1.04 mi E of Head of the Harbour to 0.75 mi NNE of St James
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.900, -73.150

Water rescue due to flooding on NY 25A at Mill Pond Road.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 19, 1:57 AM EST to 2:27 AM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 0.87 mi NW of Lake Grove to 1.28 mi SE of St James
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.860, -73.140

Car stuck in flood waters with occupant on roof of car on Middle Country Road at White Ave. Fire department responding.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 19, 2:30 AM EST to 3:00 AM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 0.52 mi W of Village of the Branc to 0.52 mi S of Coram Airpark Arpy
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$100,000
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.850, -73.190

Multiple homes with basement flooding across NW Suffolk County within the cities of Commack, Smithtown, St James, Centereach, Setauket, Selden, Coram, Port Jefferson, and Rocky Point.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 19, 2:51 AM EST to 3:21 AM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 1.25 mi WNW of Canoe Place to 1.74 mi S of Canoe Place
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
40.890, -72.520

Spotter reports fire department responding to a flooded home on Bittersweet Avenue in Hampton Bays.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 19, 3:00 AM EST to 3:30 AM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 1.25 mi ESE of Barnes Hole to 1.06 mi ENE of Amagansett
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
40.990, -72.110

Road closed at Abrahams Landing Road and Cross Highway due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 19, 3:00 AM EST to 3:30 AM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 1.25 mi WSW of Stony Brook to 1.14 mi SW of Stony Brook
Cause
Dam / Levee Break
Property damage
$500,000
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
40.910, -73.150

Harbor Road collapsed due Mill Pond overflowing. Local fire department began precautionary evacuations of nearby homes.

Astronomical Low Tide, Northeast Suffolk

When
August 19, 3:00 AM EST to 3:30 AM EST
Where
Northeast Suffolk forecast zone
Property damage
$10 million
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
40.941, -72.685 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Upwards of 10 feet of water inundated a building of the Smithtown Public Library damaging historical documents and compromising walls.

Flash Flood, Suffolk

When
August 19, 3:15 PM EST to 3:45 PM EST
Where
Suffolk County, 0.87 mi SE of St James to 0.47 mi NNW of Lake Grove
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
40.870, -73.140

Both lanes of Hillside Road flooded in St James.

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.
Astronomical Low Tide
Unusually low water from tides and offshore wind that caused impacts.

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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: 1213909, 1213910, 1213911, 1213912, 1213913, 1213914, 1213915, 1213916, 1213917, 1213918, 1213919, 1213920, 1213921, 1213922, 1213923, 1213924, 1213925, 1213926, 1213927, 1213928, 1213929, 1213930, 1213931, 1213932, 1213933, 1213934, 1213935, 1213936, 1213937, 1213938, 1213939, 1213940, 1213941, 1213942, 1213943, 1213945, 1213946, 1213944, 1213947, 1213948, and more.