Event Summary

A Nor’easter occurred during Sunday and Monday, April 15th and 16th. It brought heavy rain and high winds that caused widespread and significant river, stream, and urban flooding of low lying and poor drainage areas. High winds downed many trees and power lines across Eastern Suffolk County. The combination of high winds, heavy rain, and high water tables produced widespread moderate tidal flooding across parts of the New York City and Long Island Sound shores through Thursday, April 19th. Significant river flooding lasted through April 17th. Storm Total Rainfall amounts ranged from 1.47 inches at Lindenhurst to 8.41 inches at Central Park: Nassau County rainfall ranged from 1.54 inches at Oceanside to 3.60 inches at East Meadow. New York City rainfall ranged from 2.70 inches at JFK Airport to 8.41 inches at Central Park. At LaGuardia Airport, 7.00 inches was measured. Urban Flood Observations include: Brooklyn - Street flooding was reported along the Belt Parkway. Manhattan - Street flooding was reported along the FDR Drive. Queens - A partial road closure was reported along the Van Wyck Expressway at Jewel Avenue. High Wind Observations include: East winds increased during the day, Sunday as the low approached. Wind speeds gusted from 35 to 55 mph. As the low moved toward Long Island, another period of high winds occurred during Sunday night with peak wind speeds from 45 to 55 mph. Peak wind gusts in mph on April 15th included: Bronx County - 47 mph at Maritime College NERON site at 1:41 pm Queens County - 48 mph from the east at JFK Airport.