Advisory
Notify NYC - Updated Forecast - Basement Preparedness - 7/5 - 7/7 (NYC)
Notification issued 07-05-2026 at 06:18 PM.
NYC Emergency Management advises New Yorkers to prepare for heavy rain from 7/5-7/7. The National Weather Service forecast has worsened to a total of 2-3 inches of rain with isolated regions receiving up to 5.5 inches.
New Yorkers living in basement apartments should be prepared to move to higher ground or a higher floor during periods of heavy rain. Heavy rain may cause rapid flooding to basements with little to no notice and can be life threatening. Stay OUT of flooded basements under all circumstances.
Heavy rain may create dangerous travel conditions:
- Limit travel and stay inside during periods of severe weather.
- If you must travel, exercise caution. Do not drive vehicles or walk into areas where water covers the roadway as the water depth may be too great to allow you to cross safely.
- If you are outside during a thunderstorm, avoid open areas and seek shelter indoors.
To report clogged catch basins, call 311 or visit on.nyc.gov/CatchBasins
Address/Location
Notify NYC
165 Cadman Plaza E
Kings County, NY 11201
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1