Event Summary

On 7/21–7/22/2026, New York City experienced heavy rain and thunderstorms that produced flash flooding and hazardous travel conditions. Rainfall rates reached up to 2–3 inches per hour, with periods of intense downpours causing flooding in roadways, low-lying areas, and poor-drainage locations. Flooding was reported across portions of the city, while strong thunderstorms also brought damaging winds and downed trees. The event caused significant transportation disruptions, including roadway closures, and prompted the City to open safe locations for New Yorkers seeking refuge from flooding.