Flash Flood — Bronx, New York

2025-07-14 · near Harlem River, Bronx, New York

Event narrative

Northbound lanes of the Major Deegan Expressway at E.138th street are closed due to flooding. NYPD is detouring all traffic off at the E. 138th street exit.

Wider weather episode

A weak front approached from the west along with PW of 2 inches resulting in heavy rainfall across the area. 4 to 6.5 inches of rainfall totals were reported with rainfall rates between 1 to 2 inches.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1283159. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.