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Latest developments as New York City is hit by flash floods and state of emergency is declared. ... In pictures: Chaos after New York and New Jersey storms. Saturday 30 September 2023 10:30, ...
A major water main break in the Bronx caused severe flooding and left cars submerged in feet of water on Monday night, FDNY officials said. The main burst around 7:30 p.m. on Webster Avenue ...
Flooding in Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York on September 29 A flooded intersection in Flatbush, Brooklyn. A flood watch was issued for portions of New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey, while moderate risk of excessive rainfall was issued by the Weather Prediction Center on September 28, which was maintained through the next day. [15] [16]
NEW YORK — A record-breaking downpour dumped over half a foot of paralyzing rain across New York City on Friday, snarling travel by land, across the city subways and at major airports. Both Gov ...
Various flood barriers within the New York City area have been proposed in order to prevent another flood surge from being as destructive as Hurricane Sandy's. One proposed barrier, the New York Harbor Storm-Surge Barrier would be located offshore and consist of multiple systems of barriers at the mouths of major waterways. [ 145 ]
June 22, 1972: Hurricane Agnes makes landfall near New York City and produces up to 12 inches (300 mm) of rain in Southeastern New York State and much of Western New York, with locally higher amounts. Storm tides of 3.1 feet (1 m) and wind gusts of 55 miles per hour (89 km/h) occur in New York City, and severe river flooding causes 24 deaths.
Rains cause catastrophic flooding in Long Island. In New York's Suffolk County, where up to 10 inches fell over the weekend, major flooding tore apart roads, pushed a dam and bridge to failure ...
Hoboken, New Jersey, and other cities and towns around New York City also experienced flooding. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy called for state offices to close at 3 p.m., except for essential personnel.