Long Island in storm’s bullseye as Gov. Hochul warns of flash flood threat
The governor said that Long Island is in the bullseye of the storm system and faces a significant risk of flooding as the day progresses.
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Heavy rain was already soaking parts of Long Island on Monday as Gov. Kathy Hochul warned residents to prepare for potentially dangerous flash flooding.
In Freeport, one of Long Island’s more flood-prone communities, rain poured down steadily, leaving roads slick and water beginning to collect along curbs and low-lying areas. Residents were already getting drenched after only a few minutes outdoors.
Gov. Hochul visited Freeport police headquarters to provide an update on the developing weather situation, warning that thunderstorms moving through the region could dump enough rain to trigger flash flooding.
The governor said that Long Island is in the bullseye of the storm system and faces a significant risk of flooding as the day progresses.
State officials were coordinating closely with both local emergency management teams and first responders in anticipation of worsening conditions.
“I've already sent my swift-water rescue teams to Long Island just in case they're needed,” Hochul said. “It doesn't help if they're in another part of the state if there's a family vehicle that's swirling around in the rain.”
The governor also urged motorists to avoid driving through flooded roadways, stressing that even relatively shallow water can become dangerous.
Officials are encouraging residents to monitor weather alerts and use caution throughout the storm as heavy rain continues to move across the region.
