Low pressure tracked up the east coast and interacted with a stalled frontal boundary and approaching upper level low pressure system.  Strong southerly flow allowed for the transport of tropical moisture, including the remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole, up the coast which resulted in heavy rain and flooding in portions of New York City, Nassau and Rockland Counties.

Flood in ROCKLAND, NEW YORK
From 01-OCT-10 04:35:00 to 01-OCT-10 04:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Congers Rd. at Main St. was closed due to flooding in New City.  Rainfall totals ranged from 4.47 inches in West Nyack to 6.24 inches in Thiells.

Flood in NASSAU, NEW YORK
From 01-OCT-10 07:00:00 to 01-OCT-10 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH MERRICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The Meadowbrook Pkwy. was flooded at exit M7 in Merrick.

Flood in KINGS, NEW YORK
From 01-OCT-10 05:50:00 to 01-OCT-10 06:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKLYN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

All lanes flooded on the Belt Pkwy. from the Brooklyn-Queens County line to Flatbush Avenue.

Flash Flood in SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 01-OCT-10 07:12:00 to 01-OCT-10 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST HUNTINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

New York Avenue was closed at Creek Rd. and Nassau Rd. in Huntington due to flooding.

Flash Flood in SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
From 01-OCT-10 07:36:00 to 01-OCT-10 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST NORTHPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Townline Rd. between Clay Pitts Rd. and Pulaski Rd in Commack, Old Northport Rd. between Indian Head Rd. and Old Commack Rd. in Kings Park and portions of Route 25A in Fort Salonga were closed due to flooding.  Rainfall totals ranged up to 3.21 inches in Centerport.

Flood in NASSAU, NEW YORK
From 01-OCT-10 06:00:00 to 01-OCT-10 06:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE SUCCES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Hempstead Tpke. in East Meadow, the Southern State Pkwy. in Lakeview, the Long Island Expressway in Jericho and the Northern State Pkwy. in Lake Success were all closed due to flooding.  Numerous streets throughout the town of Westbury were also flooded. Total rainfall ranged from 3.21 inches in Wantagh to 4.64 inches in Lynbrook.

Flash Flood in NEW YORK, NEW YORK
From 01-OCT-10 05:00:00 to 01-OCT-10 06:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTRAL PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Full service on the 1, 2 and 3 subway lines in Manhattan was suspended due to flooding.  The ASOS in Central Park recorded 3.56 inches of total rainfall.

Flood in BRONX, NEW YORK
From 01-OCT-10 06:06:00 to 01-OCT-10 06:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPUYTEN DUYVIL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flooding occurred on the southbound Major Deegan Expressway at 233rd St in the Bronx.

Flash Flood in WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK
From 01-OCT-10 07:00:00 to 01-OCT-10 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHENOROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The stream off of Route 118 overflowed its banks washing away the front yard of one resident and inundated the garage and basement of another homeowner on Lakeview Dr. in Somers.  Property damage amount is estimated.

Flash Flood in WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK
From 01-OCT-10 07:00:00 to 01-OCT-10 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: RYE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Flooding caused portions of many major roads to be closed.  Specifically, the Saw Mill River Parkway was closed in both directions between the Taconic State Pkwy. and Manville Rd. in Pleasantville.  Southbound lanes from Interstate 287 and northbound lanes from Interstate 87 to Rt. 119 in Elmsford were also closed, as was Exit 7 at Tuckahoe Rd. in Yonkers.  The Bronx River Pkwy. was shut in both directions from the Sprain Brook Pkwy. in Yonkers to the Main St. Bridge in White Plains.  Fourteen families living in a two-story apartment building on Harrison Ave. in Harrison were evacuated after a ceiling in the hallway collapsed, causing flooding throughout the building.  Property damage amounts are estimated.  Total rainfall amounts ranged from 3.58 inches in White Plains to 6.25 inches in Yorktown Heights.

Flood in QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 01-OCT-10 07:00:00 to 01-OCT-10 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRINGFIELD GARDENS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The left and right lanes on the Belt Pkwy. were closed due to flooding from JFK Airport to the Brooklyn-Queens County line.  Total rainfall recorded by the ASOS at JFK Airport and LaGuardia Airport were 3.08 inches and 3.06 inches respectively.

Flash Flood in NEW YORK, NEW YORK
From 01-OCT-10 06:30:00 to 01-OCT-10 06:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTRAL PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The FDR Drive was closed northbound at 61st St. due to flooding.