Event Summary

Slow moving thunderstorms produced a wide array of severe weather. Flash flooding, large hail, and damaging winds were all experienced when thunderstorms ignited in a very moist and unstable airmass during the afternoon and evening of June 29th. Trees and power lines downed. Penny to nickel size hail was observed. Flash flooding of roads submerged vehicles. A few houses were surrounded by 5 feet of water. Lightning stuck a person at Crotona Park pool. Extent of injuries unknown. Major flash flooding on FDR Drive.