Headline:
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 25 at 5:27AM EDT until September 27 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Coastal Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 25, 2026 - 2:27am
Expires:
September 25, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level
expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.
* WHERE...Richmond (Staten Island) County.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas near the
waterfront and shoreline, including roads, parking lots, parks,
lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the
waterfront. Numerous road closures are likely, and vehicles
parked in vulnerable areas near the waterfront will likely
become flooded. Flooding will also extend inland from the
waterfront along tidal rivers and bays.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate to locally major flooding will
occur over multiple high tide cycles tonight through Sunday. The
worst flooding is expected with the Saturday and Sunday morning
high tide cycles.
Instruction:
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
Area Description:
Richmond (Staten Is.)
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov