Event Summary

As heavy rain fell on a frozen ground surface with partially clogged storm drains, widespread flash flooding of low-lying and poor drainage areas occurred across the region. In Suffolk County, up to 3 feet of water collected on low-lying roads from Lindenhurst to Bay Shore. In Nassau County, a portion of Valley Stream Blvd. north of Village Green was washed away. In Staten Island, up to 2 feet of water collected in many streets in South Beach. Rainfall amounts ranged from 1.16 inches at Westhampton to 1.74 inches at Farmingdale.