An unusual cutoff low pressure system for June, resulted in a period of strong northeast winds across the region June 4 into June 5.  The combination of the resultant surge and astronomically high spring tides, created widespread minor coastal flooding and areas of moderate coastal flooding during the time of high tide the night of June 4.  Widespread minor and only localized moderate coastal flooding was experienced during the times of high tide the night of June 5 as low pressure moved out to sea and winds weakened.

Coastal Flood in NORTHERN QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 04-JUN-12 22:54:00 to 05-JUN-12 00:54:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The NOS tidal gauge at Kings Point recorded a water level of 10.81 ft. MLLW during the high tide cycle of the night of June 4, 2012. This is .31 ft. above the threshold for moderate coastal flooding at this location established by the National Weather Service.

Coastal Flood in SOUTHERN NASSAU, NEW YORK
From 05-JUN-12 21:54:00 to 05-JUN-12 22:06:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The USGS tidal gauge in Hudson Bay at Freeport recorded a water level of 5.81 ft. MLLW during the evening high tide cycle of June 5, 2012. This is .01 ft. above the threshold for moderate coastal flooding at this location established by the National Weather Service.

Coastal Flood in SOUTHERN QUEENS, NEW YORK
From 04-JUN-12 20:42:00 to 04-JUN-12 21:24:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The USGS tidal gauge in Jamaica Bay at Inwood recorded a water level of 8.7 ft. MLLW during the evening high tide cycle of June 4, 2012.  This is at the threshold for moderate coastal flooding at this location established by the National Weather Service.  As a result, a few feet of inundation was reported in the Rosedale section of Queens at Brookville Blvd. from 149th Street to Rockaway Blvd., with several stuck automobiles and even a city bus.  A few feet of inundation was also reported in the Arverne section of Queens at Beach 72nd Street and Thursby Avenue with stuck automobiles.

Coastal Flood in NORTHERN NASSAU, NEW YORK
From 04-JUN-12 22:54:00 to 05-JUN-12 00:54:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The NOS tidal gauge at Kings Point recorded a water level of 10.81 ft. MLLW during the high tide cycle of the night of June 4, 2012. This is .31 ft. above the threshold for moderate coastal flooding at this location established by the National Weather Service.

Coastal Flood in SOUTHERN NASSAU, NEW YORK
From 04-JUN-12 20:00:00 to 04-JUN-12 21:54:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The USGS tidal gauge in Hudson Bay at Freeport recorded a water level of 6.15 ft. MLLW during the evening high tide cycle of June 4, 2012.  This is .35 ft. above the threshold for moderate coastal flooding at this location established by the National Weather Service.  As a result, widespread inundation of streets and properties was reported south of Atlantic Avenue in Freeport.  Large lakes formed on streets as far north as Merrick Rd. with water coming up from the sewers and manholes, with water bubbling up from storm drains as far north as Sunrise Highway.  Several stalled vehicles were reported in waters nearly 2 feet deep at intersections.
The USGS tidal gauge in Reynolds Channel at Point Lookout recorded a water level of 6.7 ft. MLLW during the evening high tide cycle of June 4, 2012.  This is .1 ft. above the threshold for moderate coastal flooding at this location established by the National Weather Service.
The USGS tidal gauge in East Rockaway Inlet at Atlantic Beach recorded a water level of 7.1 ft. MLLW during the evening high tide cycle of June 4, 2012.  This is .1 ft.  above the threshold for moderate coastal flooding at this location established by the National Weather Service.
The USGS tidal gauge in Jamaica Bay at Inwood recorded a water level of 8.7 ft. MLLW during the evening high tide cycle of June 4, 2012.  This is at the threshold for moderate coastal flooding at this location established by the National Weather Service.

Coastal Flood in SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK
From 04-JUN-12 23:30:00 to 05-JUN-12 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

In Rye NY, Milton Road was closed between Garden Drive and 688 Milton Road due to flooding, as was Kirby Lane at the Tide Mill basin.