Print
Share page with AddThis

Flood Watch for Tomorrow

Heavy Rainfall Likely with Flooding Possible Late Tonight into Friday Night
Posted on: September 28, 2023 - 7:30pm
Storm Watch

A weather system is expected to bring heavy rainfall to our region tomorrow, September 29th. A Flood Watch is currently in effect for Westchester County, with a general 2-4 inches of rain expected, with localized amounts in excess of 5 inches possible. Rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour are possible.

Residents are encouraged to monitor the local forecast, prepare households and vehicles for heavy rain, and use caution when traveling. Visit the Village's Storm Preparedness Page for helpful tips and information. 

Excessive Rainfall

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is preparing for the severe weather. Please see below for their press bulletin:

An incoming weather front is expected to gain in intensity late tonight and through tomorrow evening. Check our TrainTime app or mta.info before traveling. Periods of heavy rain may cause flooding and high winds may affect crossing gates or nearby trees. We are positioning our personnel and resources throughout our system to respond, but strongly advise customers to closely monitor our website or app for possible service disruptions.

The Westchester County Police Department is also preparing for the storm. Please see below for pertinent information:

Motorists are advised to use caution when driving in this storm as there is a potential for flash flooding on our parkways and local roadways. Motorists are also reminded to not drive through standing water as it can be deeper than it appears. Vehicles can be swept away when floodwaters are propelled by downpours and high winds. Also, to ensure your safety, never drive around any barricades that were erected to close a parkway or local street.

In the event that utilities such as cable or power are impacted, included here are resources you may contact.

Con Edison

  • If you experience a power outage, please notify Con Edison at 1-800-752-6633
  • Click here to view the Con Ed Outage Map. You can view the map using your web browser or by downloading Con Edison’s free app in the Google Play and Apple stores.
  • Consider signing up for the ConEd Life Supporting Equipment Registry if you or a loved one rely on medical equipment

Optimum

  • Click here to view the Optimum Outage Map.
  • For information on Service Restoration and reporting an outage, visit https://www.optimum.com/storm.  
  • For further assistance, contact 718-860-3514. 

Verizon

  • Use the Verizon Troubleshooter to report any damage to your Verizon equipment, schedule service for your Verizon line at your home, or request assistance to move or remove Verizon equipment.
  • NEVER move or touch downed power lines. Contact Verizon at 1-800-837-4966 to report a downed or low hanging line.  Additionally, you can report a downed line online via the Verizon Troubleshooter.