Heavy rain is expected to move into New York City this evening and continue overnight into Wednesday morning. A Flood Watch is in effect, with 1.5 to 4 inches of rain expected, and isolated areas could receive up to 5 inches. Flash flooding may develop quickly, especially in low lying areas, basement apartments, and locations with poor drainage.
If you live in a basement apartment or another location that has flooded before, make a plan now.
The City has opened 51 Safe Overnight Locations across all five boroughs.
🏫 Local Safe Overnight Location
PS 377 STAR Leadership Academy
📍150-15 Raleigh Street
🕗 Opens at 8:00 PM
Additional Safe Locations: https://on.nyc.gov/SafeLocations
If you experience storm related issues:
💡 Power Outages
📞 Con Edison: 1-800-75-CONED (1-800-752-6633)
🔗 https://www.coned.com/en/services-and-outages/report-track-service-issue/report-outage-status
⚡ Downed Electric Wires
📞 Call 911 immediately.
🔌 Downed Cable Wires
📞 Verizon: 1-800-837-4966
🌳 Downed Trees or Large Branches
📞 Call 311
🔗 https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-02138
If you need assistance reporting a weather related issue or have information about significant flooding or storm damage in our patrol area, contact COPCP. Our volunteers will be monitoring conditions throughout the night.
📲 Stay informed
Notify NYC: Text NOTIFYNYC to 692-692
🔗 https://www.nyc.gov/notifynyc
📋 Emergency Preparedness
🔗 https://www.nyc.gov/beready