# HEADLINE
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FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING
# DETAILS
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WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
WHERE
Portions of southern Connecticut, including the following areas, Northern Fairfield and Southern Fairfield, northeast New Jersey, including the following areas, Eastern Bergen, Eastern Essex, Eastern Passaic, Eastern Union, Hudson, Western Bergen, Western Essex, Western Passaic and Western Union, and southeast New York, including the following areas, Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Northern Nassau, Northern Queens, Northern Westchester, Orange, Putnam, Richmond (Staten Island), Rockland, Southern Nassau, Southern Queens and Southern Westchester.
WHEN
From Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.
IMPACTS
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Total rainfall amounts are around 1 to 1.5 inches in the watch area, but some areas could receive up to 3 inches with peak rainfall rates between 1.5 to 2.5 in/hr.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
ISSUED AT
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 2:27 PM EDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service New York NY
HEADER
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED | Flood Watch
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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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.
# AREAS AFFECTED
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Bronx, Eastern Essex, Northern Nassau, Northern Westchester, Eastern Bergen, Eastern Passaic, Eastern Union, Hudson, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Northern Fairfield, Northern Queens, Orange, Putnam, Richmond (Staten Island), Rockland, Southern Fairfield, Southern Nassau, Southern Queens, Southern Westchester, Western Bergen, Western Essex, Western Passaic, Western Union