ROCKLAND, NY — * WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast New York, including the following county, Rockland.
* WHEN...Until 1000 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 557 PM EDT, gauge reports indicated rapid rises with the Hackensack River at West Nyack from the earlier heavy rain. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Rapid
Flooding in Rockland, NY can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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