Irene made landfall locally as a tropical storm around 900 am EDT August 28, 2011 over New York City.  Irene then moved across Southeast New York and Western Connecticut before dissipating over Northern New England near the Canadian Border later that evening.  Copious amounts of tropical moisture within the storm produced extended periods of heavy rainfall, which resulted in widespread moderate to major flooding across the area.

Flood in WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 16:30:00 to 28-AUG-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROTON ON HUDSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A raft carrying five men capsized on the Croton River just south of Silver Lake Park shortly before 6 pm.  The men were rescued from the raging river, which was moving at a speed of around 40 mph, but not before three of the rescue workers were tossed from their rescue boat and were swept under a trestle bridge just south of the Croton-Harmon station.  The rescue workers were pulled from the water without injury.  One man on the raft suffered from hypothermia after being forced to cling to a tree for 2 hours until he was rescued.  Another was rushed to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Flood in WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK
From 27-AUG-11 23:45:00 to 28-AUG-11 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PELHAM MANOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The combination of runoff and rivers overflowing their banks caused the following roads to be closed due to flooding: The Bronx River Pkwy. in both directions along its entire length in Westchester County, the Hutchinson River Pkwy. in both directions south of the Cross County Pkwy., portions of the Saw Mill River Pkwy. between the Cross County Pkwy. and exit 34 (Mt. Kisco),  the Taconic State Pkwy. from the Kensico Dam to Hawthorne Circle, the New York State Thruway (I-87) northbound from exit 7 in Ardsley to the County Line at the Tappan Zee Bridge with approximately three feet of water across most of the lanes, the Sprain Brook Pkwy. southbound from Rt. 100 in Yonkers to the Bronx River Pkwy. split, the Taconic Pkwy. northbound entrance at Rt. 100 and Campfire Rd., Rt. 9 in both directions between Susan Ln. and Jack Ln. in Cortland Manor and is severely eroded, Rt. 9A at Cedar Ln. in Ossining and between Rt. 117 and the Taconic State Pkwy in Mount Pleasant, Rt. 118 in the area of State Hwy. 35 in Somers, Saw Mill River Rd. between Payne St. and Old Country Rd. in Greenburgh, Main St. between the 600 and 700 blocks in Peekskill, and Yonkers Ave. in Tuckahoe.

Flood in KINGS, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 07:44:00 to 28-AUG-11 11:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOMECREST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The Belt Pkwy. was closed eastbound at Knapp St. due to flooding.

Flood in QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 07:44:00 to 28-AUG-11 11:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSEDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The Belt Pkwy. was closed westbound at Francis Lewis Blvd. due to flooding.

Flood in QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 07:56:00 to 28-AUG-11 11:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLUSHING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The Long Island Expressway was closed westbound at Kissena Blvd. in Flushing due to flooding.

Flood in ROCKLAND, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 08:45:00 to 28-AUG-11 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAND VIEW ON HUDSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The New York State Thruway (I-87/287) was closed from the Tappan Zee Bridge to the Rockland/Orange County line.
Storm total rainfall amounts included 7.52 inches at Tappan, 8.70 inches at Thiells, and 9.22 inches at Hillburn.

Flood in NEW YORK, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 08:32:00 to 28-AUG-11 11:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW YORK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The FDR Drive was closed in both directions at Houston St. due to flooding.

Flood in NASSAU, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 08:17:00 to 28-AUG-11 12:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREEPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Buffalo Ave. at Merrick Rd. in Freeport was impassible due to flooding.

Flood in ROCKLAND, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 10:00:00 to 28-AUG-11 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Basement flooding occurred on Fernwood Dr. in New City.

Flood in ORANGE, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 08:45:00 to 28-AUG-11 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARDNERTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The New York State Thruway (I-87) was closed from the Rockland/Orange County line to exit 17 in Newburgh due to flooding.

Flood in ORANGE, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 07:40:00 to 28-AUG-11 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONROE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 208 near Monroe was closed due to flooding.
One 52 year old man drove through flood waters around 3 barricades and drowned in the Town of Tuxedo.

Flood in ORANGE, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 01:13:00 to 28-AUG-11 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARDNERTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

I-84 near exit 7 in Newburgh was closed due to flooding.

Flood in ORANGE, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 03:24:00 to 28-AUG-11 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALISBURY MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Moodna Creek overflowed its banks resulting in water rescues at Udderly Fresh Farms  on Rt. 94 near Farmview Ln. in Washingtonville.  In addition, the raging waters from the creek burst holes in the foundations of houses on Patricia and Beverly Lanes and inundated the Washingtonville Manor and Brookside Acres mobile home parks, south of Main St.  The surge of water also engulfed the first floor of a residence on Cardinal Dr. forcing the homeowners to retreat to the second floor.  The water rose a half of a foot into the second story.  Rt. 94 near Goshen Ave. was also closed due to flooding.

Flood in ORANGE, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 05:15:00 to 28-AUG-11 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONROE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A motorist was rescued after being stranded in high water on Larking Dr. in Harriman.

Flood in ORANGE, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 05:52:00 to 28-AUG-11 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOSHEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Local authorities performed a water rescue of a female passenger who was stuck in a vehicle filling with water near exit 125 on Route 17 in Goshen.

Flood in ORANGE, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 06:06:00 to 28-AUG-11 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOSHEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Route 17M near Goshen was closed due to flooding.

Flood in NEW YORK, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 09:10:00 to 28-AUG-11 11:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTRAL PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The southbound Henry Hudson Pkwy. in Harlem was closed due to flooding.  Three feet of water accumulated on the roadway.

Flood in QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 27-AUG-11 23:30:00 to 28-AUG-11 11:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODHAVEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park was closed due to flooding.  The Van Wyck Expressway at the Grand Central Pkwy. in Kew Gardens was also closed due to flooding.

Flood in RICHMOND, NEW YORK
From 27-AUG-11 23:40:00 to 28-AUG-11 11:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSEBANK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Staten Island Expressway, Interstate 278, was closed at Clove Rd. due to flooding.

Flood in RICHMOND, NEW YORK
From 27-AUG-11 23:46:00 to 28-AUG-11 11:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BEACH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Staten Island Expressway was closed at Fingerboard Rd. due to flooding.

Flood in QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 27-AUG-11 23:52:00 to 28-AUG-11 11:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLUSHING ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

In Beechhurst, the exit ramp to the Cross Island Pkwy. from the Throgs Neck Bridge was closed due to flooding.

Flood in NEW YORK, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 07:34:00 to 28-AUG-11 11:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW YORK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The north tube of the Holland Tunnel in Manhattan was closed due to flooding at the New Jersey-bound entrance.  Two cars also became stuck in flood waters on 10th Ave. in the West Village.

Flood in WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 08:58:00 to 29-AUG-11 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELMSFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Babbitt Court in Elmsford was under several ft. of water from the Saw Mill River rising out of its banks, requiring one family to be rescued from their home by the local fire department.  The overflowing river also caused portions of Rt. 119 and several side streets throughout Elmsford to be closed, causing untold damage to homes and businesses.

Flood in ORANGE, NEW YORK
From 28-AUG-11 14:20:00 to 28-AUG-11 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: VAILS GATE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Waters from the Moodna Creek washed away the bridge at Forge Hill Rd. in New Windsor, which resulted in the indefinite closure of the road.  A vehicle parked on Old Forge Hill Rd. also near Moodna Creek slid into the creek after rising water eroded the surrounding area.