Flash Flood Warning — Richmond County, New York
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 3 at 8:42AM EDT until August 3 at 10:45AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
FFWOKX The National Weather Service in Upton has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Essex County in northeastern New Jersey... Hudson County in northeastern New Jersey... Eastern Union County in northeastern New Jersey... Bronx County in southeastern New York... Kings (Brooklyn) County in southeastern New York... Western Nassau County in southeastern New York... New York (Manhattan) County in southeastern New York... Queens County in southeastern New York... Richmond (Staten Island) County in southeastern New York... * Until 1045 AM EDT. * At 842 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated one band of thunderstorms producing heavy rain moving east across Brooklyn, with additional activity expected to move northeast into the region through 1000am. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen over the last 6 hours. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area through 11 am. Flash flooding is
Effective August 3, 2026 at 8:42 AM ET · Expires August 3, 2026 at 10:45 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Upton NY
Expires
August 3, 2026 at 10:45 AM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Also In Effect For
This same Flash Flood Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flash Flood Warning mean for Richmond County, New York?
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Is this Flash Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 3, 2026 at 10:45 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flash Flood Warning alerts for Richmond County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flash Flood Warning is also in effect for Union County, Nassau County, New York County, Bronx County, Kings County, Hudson County, Queens County, Essex County.