Flood Advisory

Locations Affected

New York, NY ∙ Elizabeth, NJ ∙ Bayonne, NJ ∙ Hempstead, NY ∙ Rockaway Park, NY ∙ Freeport, NY ∙ New Hyde Park, NY ∙ Garden City Park, NY ∙ Cedarhurst, NY ∙ Woodhaven, NY

Full Alert Message

Flood Advisory National Weather Service New York NY 824 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026 ...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey, including the following counties, Hudson and Union and southeast New York, including the following counties, Kings (Brooklyn), Nassau, New York (Manhattan), Queens and Richmond (Staten Island). * WHEN...Until 930 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 824 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.1 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Jersey City, Jamaica, Elizabeth, Flatbush, Bayonne, Freeport, Linden, Valley Stream, Long Beach, Coney Island, Garden City, Lynbrook, Woodmere, Rockaway Beach, Todt Hill, Crown Heights, Kennedy Airport, The Verrazano Narrows Bridge, Huguenot and Forest Hills. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. && LAT...LON 4056 7422 4059 7420 4060 7430 4070 7426 4067 7414 4072 7412 4077 7369 4071 7357 4062 7352 4057 7358 4057 7376 4053 7393 4054 7395 4056 7394 4056 7401 4060 7404 4054 7410 4048 7425 4049 7426 4055 7425

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