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Due to the compact nature of the storm, most of Long Island is largely unaffected by the hurricane. [36] Specific damage totals for New York are unknown, although the storm in its entirety causes $460 million (1954 USD) in damage. [36] September 10, 1954: Hurricane Edna tracks to the east of Long Island producing 9 inches (230 mm) of rain. [3]
Governor declares State of Emergency. Friday 29 September 2023 15:26, Oliver O'Connell. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency due to the extreme rainfall.
Following the floods, New York governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for the five boroughs of New York City, as well as parts of the Hudson Valley and Long Island. New York City mayor Eric Adams declared a state of emergency for the city. [67] [33] The New York Army National Guard was deployed. [68]
On the eastern tip of Long Island, the storm surge reached 5.89 ft (1.80 m) above normal water levels in Montauk. The entirety of Fire Island was inundated by the floodwaters, with a high-water mark of 5.6 ft (1.7 m). Along the island, about 200 homes were washed away or destroyed. [5]
Beyond the city, a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 11 a.m. Sunday further north, in White Plains and the Hudson Valley, where the area will be slammed with 5 to 8 inches of powder and ...
Sosnowski added that strong southerly winds on the warm side of the storm can push ocean and bay water levels to the point of flooding at times of high tide on Wednesday.
Special pages; Printable version; Page information; Get shortened URL; ... Traced from File:Map of Long Island NY.png. Español: Un mapa vacío de Long Island.
Upon making landfall on Coney Island, the storm produced a storm surge of 4.36 feet (1.33 m) and a storm tide of 9.5 feet (2.9 m) at Battery Park. Winds were lighter than the intensity of the storm in New York City. However, two locations in the city reported tropical storm force winds.