Event Summary

Narrative

On 8/12/2014 at 12:00 AM a/an Aug 12-13th Historic LI Flash Flooding event began to impact New York City. During this event, New York City experienced the following hazards: Flash Flooding and High Winds. Event related weather hazards were felt in the Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. The event lasted until 8/13/2014 12:00 AM.

During this event maximum wind speed was 20 mph.

Description

Hazard Event Type

Thunderstorms

Critical Issues

Flash Flooding, High Winds

Start Time

8/12/2014 12:00 AM

End Time

8/13/2014 12:00 AM

Media Links

Gothamist

Harrowing Scenes From The Flash Flooding On Long Island

CBS News

‘Storm Of Historic Proportions’ Dumps 13 Inches Of Rain In Some Spots Of LI

PIX11

Storm pummels Long Island, causing major, widespread flooding

Business Insider

Flash Floods After More Than 13 Inches Of Rain Falls In Two Hours On Long Island

NBC New York

Record-Setting Storm Dumps 13 Inches of Rain on Long Island Town, Floods Roads, Strands Drivers

Reuters

New York suburbs hit by flash floods after record rainfall

The New York Times

Rain on Long Island Breaks a Record, Floods Highways and Sets Cars Afloat

Activations

NYCEM Plans Activated

1

Emergency Operation Center

No

Safety

Injuries

0

Fatalities

0

Consequences

Cumulative Values

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Event Data