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August 22, 2021: Hurricane Henri passes just east of Montauk Point as a tropical storm, but pummels Long Island and New York City with heavy rain. [163] Hurricane Henri's two day rainfall total in New York City was the largest since Hurricane Irene, and the rainfall total of 4.45 in (11.3 cm) on August 21 set a daily rainfall record.
About 17% of New York City flooded during the storm, equating to 51 sq mi (130 km 2). This exceeded the 100-year flood as predicted by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Areas along the ocean suffered from 12 ft (3.7 m) in addition to the high tides, which eroded more than 3 million yd 3 (2.3 million m 3 of
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Flooding in Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York on September 29 A flooded intersection in Flatbush, Brooklyn. A flood watch was issued for portions of New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey, while moderate risk of excessive rainfall was issued by the Weather Prediction Center on September 28, which was maintained through the next day. [15] [16]
Forecasters warned of storm surge and tide leading to coastal and inland flooding in New York and Boston
On August 6, before Hurricane Debby moved through the region, the Northeast was hit with intense flooding. Prior to the storm, New York City used drones to notify residents of low lying areas of the impending flooding as part of a new warning system developed after Hurricane Ida. [199]
Sandy was born in the Caribbean and made landfall near Atlantic City, New Jersey, with winds up to 110 mph. It caused damage in 24 states. New York City was flooded and suffered power outages.
The Long Island Expressway in New York City shut down due to flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Ida. [44] At least three people were killed in Westchester County. More than 200 cars were abandoned on roads. A man was killed near the Saw Mill River Parkway after his car was submerged. [4] A total of 18 people died in New York State.