Flash Flood Warning

At 610 PM EDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. Water rescues have been reported in Spring Valley and Nanuet.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... New City, Paramus, Monsey, Nanuet, Nyack, Tappan, Pearl River, Oradell, Norwood, Orangeburg, Upper Nyack, Spring Valley, Westwood, Hillsdale, River Vale, Valley Cottage, Washington Township, Park Ridge, Airmont and Closter.