A cold front moved across the area on June 14, 2008 which produced widespread flash flooding across portions of the Lower Hudson Valley and New York City.

Flash Flood in QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 14-JUN-08 20:41:00 to 14-JUN-08 20:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHMOND HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Water blocking all lanes eastbound on the Grand Central Parkway at exit 13.

Flash Flood in WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK
From 14-JUN-08 20:41:00 to 14-JUN-08 20:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELMSFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

All lanes blocked on Route 119 near South French Avenue.

Flash Flood in QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 14-JUN-08 18:48:00 to 14-JUN-08 20:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODHAVEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Occupied vehicles were stuck in rising water at the intersection of Union Tpke. and Woodhaven Blvd.

Flash Flood in QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 14-JUN-08 18:51:00 to 14-JUN-08 20:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODHAVEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Occupied vehicles were stuck in rising water at the intersection of Cooper Ave. and 72nd St.

Flash Flood in QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 14-JUN-08 19:25:00 to 14-JUN-08 20:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUBURNDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Occupied vehicles were stuck in rising water at the intersection of  164th Street and 71st Ave.

Flash Flood in QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 14-JUN-08 19:51:00 to 14-JUN-08 20:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUBURNDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Occupied vehicles were stuck in rising water at the intersection of 172nd St. and 68th Ave.

Flash Flood in QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 14-JUN-08 19:52:00 to 14-JUN-08 20:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUEENS VLG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Occupied vehicles were stuck in rising water at the intersection of Spencer Ave. and the Grand Central Pkwy.

Flash Flood in QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 14-JUN-08 19:55:00 to 14-JUN-08 20:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Occupied vehicles were stuck in rising water at the intersection of 188th St. and Jamaica Ave.

Flash Flood in QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 14-JUN-08 19:57:00 to 14-JUN-08 20:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUBURNDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Occupied vehicles were stuck in rising water at the intersection of 182nd St. and 69th Ave.

Flash Flood in QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 14-JUN-08 20:02:00 to 14-JUN-08 20:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAYSIDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Occupied vehicles were stuck in rising water at the intersection of the Clearview Expressway and 35th Ave.

Flash Flood in QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 14-JUN-08 20:03:00 to 14-JUN-08 20:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAYSIDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Occupied vehicles were stuck in rising water at the intersection of the Clearview Expressway and Northern Blvd.

Flash Flood in QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 14-JUN-08 20:34:00 to 14-JUN-08 20:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSEDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Occupied vehicles were stuck in rising water at the intersection of Hook Creek Blvd. and 257th St.

Flash Flood in QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 14-JUN-08 19:00:00 to 14-JUN-08 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODHAVEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several feet of water flooded roadways and nearby basements of as many as 20 homes near the intersection of 85th St. and 77th Ave.

Flash Flood in QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 14-JUN-08 19:30:00 to 14-JUN-08 20:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Occupied vehicles were stuck in rising water at the intersection of Hillside Ave. and 188th St.

Flash Flood in QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 14-JUN-08 19:34:00 to 14-JUN-08 20:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Occupied vehicles were stuck in rising water at the intersection of the Long Island Expressway and Utopia Pkwy, and 64th Ave and Utopia Pkwy. Water inundated the basement of a building at the intersection of Utopia Pkwy. and 68th Ave as well as many residents' basements on Utopia Pkwy between the Long Island Expressway and Union Tpke. Water was waist high in some areas.

Flash Flood in QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 14-JUN-08 19:37:00 to 14-JUN-08 20:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Occupied vehicles were stuck in rising water at the intersection of Woodhull Ave. and 193rd St.

Flash Flood in QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 14-JUN-08 19:30:00 to 14-JUN-08 20:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHMOND HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Kew Gardens Interchange (where the Van Wyck Expressway, Grand Central Pkwy and Jackie Robinson Pkwy all intersect), was closed in all directions with occupied vehicles stuck in rising water. Mesonet sources in Forest Hills and Rego Park reported storm total rainfall of 2.46 inches and 2.18 inches respectively.

Flash Flood in QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 14-JUN-08 19:40:00 to 14-JUN-08 20:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLUSHING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Occupied vehicles were stuck in rising water at the intersection of the Long Island Expressway and Kissena Blvd.

Flash Flood in QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 14-JUN-08 19:47:00 to 14-JUN-08 20:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAYSIDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Occupied vehicles were stuck in rising water at the intersection of Bell Blvd. and 216th St.

Flash Flood in QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 14-JUN-08 19:51:00 to 14-JUN-08 20:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUBURNDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Occupied vehicles were stuck in rising water at the intersection of Jewel Ave. and 168th St.

Flash Flood in WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK
From 14-JUN-08 19:23:00 to 14-JUN-08 19:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAUNCEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water rescues were performed on O'Dell Ave.

Flash Flood in QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 14-JUN-08 20:00:00 to 14-JUN-08 20:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUBURNDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Long Island Expressway closed in both directions between exits 25 (Utopia Parkway) and 26 (Francis Lewis Boulevard).  Approximately 25 cars were stuck in water. JFK International Airport reported 1.36 inches of rain between 7:51 pm and 8:51 pm. LaGuardia Airport reported 1.31 inches of rain between 7:51 pm and 8:51 pm.

Flash Flood in QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 14-JUN-08 19:27:00 to 14-JUN-08 20:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHMOND HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Occupied vehicles were stuck in rising water at the intersection of Queens Blvd. and the Van Wyck Expressway.

Flash Flood in WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK
From 14-JUN-08 20:41:00 to 14-JUN-08 20:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCARSDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The Bronx River Parkway was closed in both directions between Harney Road and the Sprain Brook Parkway.