Flash Flood — Queens, New York

2025-10-30 · near Springfield Gardens, Queens, New York

Event narrative

Flooding on JFK expressway both directions south Cargo road with all lanes blocked.

Wider weather episode

A widespread rainfall of 1.5 to 2.5 inches resulted in flooding as a frontal system triggered thunderstorms across the NYC Metro area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1298134. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.