The remnants of Hurricane Frances produced torrential rainfall across Southeastern New York on September 8th. Rainfall amounts ranging from an inch to up to 6 inches were common across the area. This caused extensive flash flooding across the region, resulting in rescues of people from homes and cars.

Flash Flood in KINGS, NEW YORK
From 08-SEP-04 07:58:00 to 08-SEP-04 08:10:00 (EST)
Location: BROOKLYN
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Flash flooding on the BQE at Flushing Boulevard.

Flash Flood in WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK
From 08-SEP-04 08:50:00 to 08-SEP-04 09:10:00 (EST)
Location: MT KISCO
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Flash flooding on the Sawmill River Parkway.

Flash Flood in BRONX, NEW YORK
From 08-SEP-04 08:30:00 to 08-SEP-04 08:45:00 (EST)
Location: BRONX
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Flash flooding on the Bronx River Parkway.

Flash Flood in PUTNAM, NEW YORK
From 08-SEP-04 11:00:00 to 08-SEP-04 11:30:00 (EST)
Location: COLD SPGS
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Torrential rains caused extensive flash flooding in Cold Spring. South Mountain Pass Road was extensively damaged from flash floods. It was completely washed out.

Flash Flood in WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK
From 08-SEP-04 11:15:00 to 08-SEP-04 12:00:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Flash flooding filled basements with water. Rowboats and payloaders were used to rescue people from flooded homes and vehicles in Mamaroneck, Rye and Harrison. The White Plains Times Newspaper called the flash flooding in Westchester County the worst in 28 years.

Flash Flood in ORANGE, NEW YORK
From 08-SEP-04 11:00:00 to 08-SEP-04 12:00:00 (EST)
Location: CUDDEBACKVILLE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Torrential rains caused flash flooding in areas of Cuddebackville including Deerpark manor. Firefighters and other volunteers spent hours laying sandbags to prevent homes from the floodwaters.

Flood in ROCKLAND, NEW YORK
From 08-SEP-04 08:30:00 to 08-SEP-04 09:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flooding of roads in Mahwah due to the Mahwah river overflowing its banks.

Flash Flood in ROCKLAND, NEW YORK
From 08-SEP-04 11:30:00 to 08-SEP-04 12:30:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Torrential rains caused flash flooding throughout Rockland County. Basements flooded Tompkins Cove, and Stony Point. Several roads experienced closures, including Routes 59, 303, and Crooked hill Road. The Hackensack River also overflowed its banks onto Route 59, causing a small mouth bass to wash onto the highway.

Flash Flood in NASSAU, NEW YORK
From 08-SEP-04 04:45:00 to 08-SEP-04 05:15:00 (EST)
Location: HICKSVILLE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Torrential rains caused flash flooding on the Long Island Expressway.

Flash Flood in SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 08-SEP-04 04:20:00 to 08-SEP-04 04:40:00 (EST)
Location: ST JAMES
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Torrential rains caused flash flooding of streets. This caused street closures.

Flash Flood in NASSAU, NEW YORK
From 08-SEP-04 05:50:00 to 08-SEP-04 06:20:00 (EST)
Location: BETHPAGE
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Flash flooding on the Long Island Expressway caused lane closures. Streets were also closed in Plainview due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in NEW YORK, NEW YORK
From 08-SEP-04 05:30:00 to 08-SEP-04 05:45:00 (EST)
Location: CENTRAL PORTION
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Flash flooding was the cause of flooding on FDR drive. Lanes were closed between 96th and 123rd streets.

Flash Flood in QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 08-SEP-04 06:05:00 to 08-SEP-04 06:25:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Flash flooding caused numerous road closures across Queens. Major roads closed included the Long Island Expressway, Utopia Parkway, Grand Central Parkway, and The Van Wyck. The Belt Parkway near JFK airport was also flooded.

Flash Flood in BRONX, NEW YORK
From 08-SEP-04 07:00:00 to 08-SEP-04 07:45:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Torrential rains caused flash flooding of many roadways in the Bronx. Cars were abandoned at several locations.

Flash Flood in WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK
From 08-SEP-04 09:00:00 to 08-SEP-04 09:30:00 (EST)
Location: MT KISCO
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Flooding of the Saw Mill River Parkway in Mount Kisco.