Jun 23, 2001
A severe thunderstorm produced high winds and torrential rain as it passed over Larchmont. High winds downed many trees, which fell on houses, uprooted sidewalks, and downed power lines in a 15 to 20 block area. This storm also downed trees and power lines in Mamaroneck. Torrential rain also caused flooding of low-lying and poor drainage areas.Heavy rains caused widespread significant ponding of water in poor drainage and low-lying areas in the New York City area. In Staten Island, several c
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5251306). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Rockland County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.