Event Summary

On 8/20/1856 at 2:00 PM a/an 1856 Tropical Storm event began to impact New York City. During this event, New York City experienced the following hazards: Coastal Flooding and High Winds. Event related weather hazards were felt in the Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. The event lasted until 8/21/1856 2:00 AM.

During this event, New York City experienced a period of coastal flooding. The maximum surge value was n/a. During this event maximum wind speed was n/a.