Notification issued 08-05-2026 at 07:29 PM.
NYC Emergency Management is monitoring the potential for localized heavy rain 8/6 - 8/8. Help prevent street flooding by clearing leaves and debris from catch basins near your home if it is safe to do so. If you're cleaning catch basin grates, be sure to wear gloves & watch out for traffic.
As a reminder, should flooding occur, New Yorkers are advised not to travel over flooded roadways, avoid low-lying areas, and be prepared to move to higher ground, especially if at or below ground level. Basement apartments may be subject to flooding, and those living in basement apartments should be prepared to move to a higher floor and stay out of flooded basements. For more preparedness tips, visit: nyc.gov/BeReady
