Sep 13, 2022
A batch of moderate rainfall with embedded heavy thunderstorms moved through the area on September 13th bringing flash flooding to the New York City metro area. These thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front with a low pressure developing overhead in an extremely moisture environment that had precipitable water values of 1.8-2. These thunderstorms dropped between 1 and 3 inches of rainfall in a several hour period resulting in flash flooding.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1057236). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Queens County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.