Event Summary

The remnants of Hurricane Ivan produced torrential rains across Southeast New York. Storm total rainfall reports added up to over 5 inches in some areas. This caused extensive flash flooding of roads and highways across the region. Thunderstorms intensified across the North Fork of Long Island, which produced wind damage in Mattituck. Torrential rains caused flash flooding on the Belt Parkway near Bensonhurst. The parkway was closed for a short period of time. Torrential rains resulted in numerous road closures in and near Rivervale. Grand Central Parkway flooded. Lane closures near LaGuardia Airport. Very heavy rains resulted in significant street and highway flooding. Several road closures occurred in Huguenot and Great Kills. Torrential rains caused flash flooding that resulted in flooded subways and streets in Manhattan.