Flash Flood — Richmond, New York

2019-07-31 · near Elm Park, Richmond, New York

Event narrative

Street flooding with water up to car floorboards was reported in the Bulls Head section of Staten Island.

Wider weather episode

Showers and thunderstorms developed during the afternoon as precipitable water values rose above 1.50 inches, resulting in isolated flash flooding on Staten Island.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 848634. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.