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Storm Update: Hudson Valley Flooding, Road Closures

Residents throughout the Hudson Valley are being asked to remain at home while clean-up from last night's storms continues.

Flooding on Mamaroneck Avenue in Mamaroneck.

Flooding on Mamaroneck Avenue in Mamaroneck.

 Photo Credit: Dave Kempter
First responders are still rescuing drivers from flooded vehicles.

First responders are still rescuing drivers from flooded vehicles.

 Photo Credit: Dave Kempter
First responders getting ready to search the area for stranded drivers and residents.

First responders getting ready to search the area for stranded drivers and residents.

 Photo Credit: Dave Kempter
Kathy Reakes
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On Thursday, Sept. 2, police said many roadways are closed in Westchester County due to flooding, including:

  • The Sprain Brook Parkway is closed at Central Avenue in Yonkers.
  • The Bronx River Parkway is closed between White Plains and Yonkers.
  • Mamaroneck Avenue is closed due to flooding.
  • The Hutchinson River Parkway is between the Cross County Parkway and the Bronx.
  • The Saw Mill River Parkway is closed between Yonkers and Mount Pleasant.
  • Westchester Avenue between Meadowbrook Road and Bryant Avenue in White Plains is closed.
  • The Cross Westchester Expressway is closed in White Plains. 

Other road closures:

  • In Putnam County, Route 9 is closed in Philipstown.
  • In Dutchess County, Route 52 is closed south of I-84 in Fishkill.
  • In Rockland County, sections of I-87 are closed.
  • Hungry Hollow Road by Sparrow Avenue in Chestnut Ridge is closed due to a down tree (expected to reopen late AM/early PM 9/2).
  • South Pascack by Lillian Drive in Chestnut Ridge is closed due to a tree down on wires (expected to reopen shortly). 
  • Spook Rock Road between Joy Road and Wesley Chapel Road is closed due to flooding and concerns related to a rock wall dam lining the roadway (expected to remain closed for 24-48 hours until the water recedes and the dam can be inspected). 
  • The Taconic State Parkway is closed between Route 82 and Route 55 in LaGrange.
  • In Orange County, Route 207 westbound is closed at Riley Road in New Windsor.

Service on the Metro-North Railroad and the Bee-Line Bus System remains suspended at this time. There is no estimate for restoration of service.

In Croton-on-the-Hudson, the Black Rock Park, Mayo's Landing, and Echo Canoe Launch are closed today due to flooding.

More than 31,000 customers throughout the Hudson Valley remain without power on Thursday morning. A time for restoration has not been provided as crews work to restore power amid flooding.

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