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WATCH: Wild Flash Flooding Transforms NY Train Station Into ‘Mini Niagara’ WATCH: Wild Flash Flooding Transforms NY Train Station Into ‘Mini Niagara’
Watch: Wild Flash Flooding Transforms NY Train Station Into ‘Mini Niagara’ A shocking video captured the Great Neck Plaza train station looking more like Niagara Falls than a transit hub as torrential rains poured into the area Thursday afternoon, July 31. The viral Instagram clip, shared by WhatIsNewYork, shows water cascading down the station’s stairwells and platforms, creating what commenters dubbed the “Great Neck Falls” and “Neckagara Falls.” Others joked it looked like a scene from Universal Studios or a mini version of Niagara. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WhatIsNewYork (@whatisnewyork) A sim…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Flooding Causes Closures On Parkways, Major Routes In Westchester Flooding Causes Closures On Parkways, Major Routes In Westchester
Flooding Causes Closures On Parkways, Major Routes In Westchester Heavy rainfall has brought flooding to Westchester, causing closures on the Sprain Brook Parkway and Route 9A as well as traffic issues on several other major roadways.  Both a stretch of Route 9A in Greenburgh between Payne Street and Hunter Lane as well as the Sprain Brook Parkway at Bradhurst Avenue are closed as of Monday, July 14 at 6 p.m., according to 511NY traffic reports.  All lanes in all directions are closed on both roadways.  Additionally, all lanes of the southbound Taconic State Parkway in Mount Pleasant at Exit 2, as well as between Commerce Street and Lakevi…

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by Ben Crnic
Weather
Flash Flood Warning Issued In Westchester, Rockland, As Heavy Rain Moves In: Here's How Long Flash Flood Warning Issued In Westchester, Rockland, As Heavy Rain Moves In: Here's How Long
Flash Flood Warning Issued In Westchester, Rockland, As Heavy Rain Moves In: Here's How Long The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of Rockland and Westchester counties in New York and northeastern Bergen County in New Jersey as slow-moving thunderstorms bring torrential rain to the region on Monday afternoon, July 14. The warning, which was issued at 3:38 p.m., is in effect until 5:30 p.m. on Monday, according to the National Weather Service.  When the warning was issued, radar indicated that between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain had already fallen, with an additional 1 to 2 inches possible over the next hour. Flash flooding is either ongoing or ex…

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by Ben Crnic
Weather
Not Over Yet: Flooding Remains Concern After Rounds Of Severe Thunderstorms Sweep Through Area Not Over Yet: Flooding Remains Concern After Rounds Of Severe Thunderstorms Sweep Through Area
Not Over Yet: Flooding Remains Concern After Rounds Of Severe Thunderstorms Sweep Through Area The severe thunderstorms that brought torrential rain, frequent lightning, huge hailstones and damaging wind gusts have moved out of the area, but flooding will be a concern on Tuesday, July 23. Most of the steady and strong storm activity ended by midnight, but thousands of residents in the region remain without power and scattered rounds of heavy rain have been making the morning commute a challenging one for many. Flash Flood Watches and Warnings will be in effect until noon Tuesday for most of the area as a cold front has finally pushed through, leading to cooler and comfortab…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Flash Flood Warning: New Round Of Thunderstorms Sweep Through Area Flash Flood Warning: New Round Of Thunderstorms Sweep Through Area
Flash Flood Warning: New Round Of Thunderstorms Sweep Through Area A new round of thunderstorms sweeping through the area Tuesday night has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Flash Flood Warnings and Flood Advisories for the region.  The Flash Flood Warning, for Westchester, Rockland and Orange counties, is in effect until 9:45 p.m. Tuesday. The Flood Advisory, for Putnam and Fairfield counties, is in effect until 9:15 p.m. Just before 7 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the area.  Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly. Some locations that will experience flooding include New City, Newburgh, Midd…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Flash Flooding Warning In Effect With Numerous Road Closures Flash Flooding Warning In Effect With Numerous Road Closures
Flash Flooding Warning In Effect With Numerous Road Closures Related story: Massive Tree Slams Into Westchester House With up to 2 inches of rain having already fallen, a Flash Flood Warning will be in effect until 2:15 p.m. Monday, the National Weather Service said. The warn covers Westchester, Fairfield, Rockland and Orange counties. Just before noon, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across those areas, with flooding having already caused numerous road closures. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other drainage areas and low lying spot…

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by Joe Lombardi