Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service New York NY
216 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

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Northern Fairfield-Southern Fairfield-Rockland-Northern
Westchester-
216 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, including the following
  areas, Northern Fairfield and Southern Fairfield and southeast New
  York, including the following areas, Northern Westchester and
  Rockland.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - A period of heavy rainfall is possible as showers and a few
    thunderstorms move through the area late this afternoon and
    evening. Peak hourly rainfall rates could reach 2 to 2.5 inches.
    Average rainfall amounts are expected to be between 1.5 and 2.5
    inches with locally higher amounts possible.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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