Coastal Flood Warning Issued for Bronx, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning for parts of New York, forecasting up to 2.5 feet of inundation and moderate flooding starting Sunday night.
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- Record type
- Coastal Flood Warning
- Affected area
- New York City and Long Island
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Upton NY
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in New York City and Long Island.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Upton, NY, has issued a Coastal Flood Warning (Alert Code: CFW). This warning indicates that widespread moderate flooding is likely in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.
Affected Areas
The following geographic regions are included in this warning:
- Bronx
- Northwest Suffolk
- Northern Queens
- Northern Nassau
What You Should Do
Residents should take necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Avoid parking vehicles in vulnerable areas near the waterfront, as they will likely become flooded. Residents in homes or businesses with basements near the waterfront should prepare for potential flooding.
Expected Conditions
Inundation of 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 feet above ground level is expected in low-lying, vulnerable areas. This will likely result in numerous road closures and flooding of property including parking lots, parks, and lawns. Breaking surf of 3 to 5 feet along north and northeast facing shorelines will cause beach flooding and dune erosion during high tide. Ice cover in bays and harbors may exacerbate flooding and cause damage to shoreline structures. Conditions are dependent on the timing of a windshift from northeast to north storm force winds.
Timeline
The warning is effective from midnight Sunday night, February 23, until 5:00 AM EST Monday, February 23. The alert was originally issued on February 21 at 2:44 PM EST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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