Winter Storm Brings Flooding In Queens; More Flooding Expected
A winter storm moving up the East Coast caused major flooding in parts of Queens.
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A winter storm moving up the East Coast caused major flooding in parts of Queens.
Forecasters have issued a coastal flood warning for the New Jersey shore. Widespread moderate coasting flooding is possible during high tide.
Rain drenched the Tri-State Area throughout the day Wednesday, causing flooding in some areas.
The monstrous blizzard was blamed for two deaths on Long Island late Saturday.
Officials in Nassau and Suffolk are urging residents to stay off the roads, with some local governments issuing snow emergencies.
Burst pipes and flooding damage at a New Jersey housing center left several residents homeless for the second time in over a week.
People in Hoboken, Manasquan and Keansburg were among those posting photos and videos of flooding from morning downpours.
Wednesday marked the first significant rain event in our area since early October, and for many, it made for a wet and miserable time.
Even though Patricia is weakening, the heavy flooding is expected to continue through the weekend.
Jeff Tittel, of the New Jersey Sierra Club, said the rules are actually a major rollback of protections for clean water and against flooding.
Even though there has been no heavy rain for nearly a week, residents are frustrated that some streets in Lindenhurst have been flooded.
High winds and heavy rain battered the Jersey shore overnight -- and coastal areas in the region are not out of the woods yet.
Coastal flooding remains a major concern along the Jersey Shore after strong winds and heavy rain wreaked havoc on the area Saturday.
Out on Long Island, Linenhurst was hit hard with dozens of trees downed across just one neighborhood.
The National Weather Service has issued coastal flood warnings Friday with widespread tidal flooding expected during high tides throughout this weekend.
The Tri-State area is dealing with another day of wet and dreary weather Friday but got some comfort as forecasters said the powerful Hurricane Joaquin would likely stay out at sea.
The governors of New York and New Jersey are warning residents to prepare for drenching storms that could cause power outages and close roads as Hurricane Joaquin gains strength.
Heavy rain made its way across the Tri-State Area Thursday, causing a wash-out of roadways and making for a soggy day from northern New Jersey to eastern Long Island.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and other city officials announced a major capital commitment Thursday to protect Lower Manhattan from flooding.
Wednesday's powerful thunderstorms left major roads in New Jersey under several feet of water and some car owners with big repair bills.
Cars were submerged and a major roadway was shut down due to flooding in the Scotch Plains, New Jersey area Wednesday afternoon.
A water main break in Greenwich Village left streets and basements flooded early Wednesday evening.
Flooding west of the Hicksville station halted the Ronkonkoma and Port Jefferson branches of the Long Island Rail Road Thursday evening.
The persistent precipitation lately has been causing big headaches – from smelly sewage in Hoboken never-ending street flooding in Brooklyn.
A half inch to three quarters of an inch of rainfall per hour is possible on Monday. It could cause flash flooding especially in poor drainage areas.
