National Weather ServiceNew YorkFlood AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Flood Advisories in New York
The National Weather Service issued 124 flood advisories for New York in 2025 and 280 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 12th most of any state. 2026 through September: 99, 61% below the average of 257 for those months in 2008-2025. Westchester was covered most often (600 times since 2008).
How many flood advisories does New York get?
Every flood advisory that covered part of New York. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 99 |
| 2025 | 124 |
| 2024 | 182 |
| 2023 | 409 |
| 2022 | 226 |
| 2021 | 407 |
| 2020 | 179 |
| 2019 | 278 |
| 2018 | 407 |
| 2017 | 266 |
| 2016 | 147 |
| 2015 | 112 |
| 2014 | 299 |
| 2013 | 410 |
| 2012 | 201 |
| 2011 | 483 |
| 2010 | 254 |
| 2009 | 345 |
| 2008 | 306 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does New York get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in New York?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westchester | 600 | 152 | September 25, 2026 |
| Suffolk | 561 | 107 | September 26, 2026 |
| Nassau | 471 | 90 | August 27, 2026 |
| Rockland | 469 | 114 | September 25, 2026 |
| Queens | 469 | 82 | September 4, 2026 |
| Orange | 459 | 103 | September 25, 2026 |
| Kings | 423 | 71 | September 4, 2026 |
| Bronx | 414 | 83 | September 4, 2026 |
| Richmond | 373 | 76 | September 4, 2026 |
| Ulster | 353 | 64 | July 14, 2025 |
| Rensselaer | 350 | 53 | September 25, 2025 |
| Dutchess | 344 | 61 | August 13, 2025 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a flood advisory?
A flood advisory covers flooding that is less serious than a warning, such as water on roads or in low-lying areas, that is still a hazard to drivers and walkers. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in New York.