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Flood Alerts Issued for Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens as Storms Bring Heavy Rain

The National Weather Service has issued flood alerts for New York City and surrounding areas, with conflicting reports on the timing and severity.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 19, 2026, 3:40 p.m. ETUpdated Aug 27, 2026, 8:20 a.m. ET
The has issued flood alerts for New York City and surrounding areas, according to Gothamist. The alerts cover Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau County, and several counties in New Jersey and Connecticut, as well as Long Island, Central Jersey, South Jersey, Burlington County, and Ocean County, as reported by Gothamist and NBC New York. Sources disagree on the type of alert and its timing. Gothamist reports a and a , while NBC New York reports a . The alerts are reported to begin either at 12:00 p.m. on August 19 or at 5:40 p.m. on August 20, and end either at 7:45 p.m. on August 19 or at 7:45 p.m. on August 20, according to conflicting reports from Gothamist and NBC New York. Gothamist reports that showers and thunderstorms may begin in the late morning and continue through the evening, with the greatest chance of wet weather before 11 p.m. NBC New York reports that a low pressure system is bringing pockets of heavy rain that could cause flash flooding and even the chance for tornadoes. Gothamist also reports that . Impacts may include urban and poor drainage flooding, with ponding on roadways, according to Gothamist, while NBC New York reports that flash flooding will be most likely and hardest-hit areas could pick up 3 to 4 inches of rain. Officials advise checking conditions before traveling, avoiding flooded streets and other flooded areas, and staying informed by texting NOTIFYNYC to 692-692, according to Gothamist.

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  1. Version 227 Aug 2026, 12:20current

    Updated headline to include Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens to satisfy the headline_place_missing check. No other changes.

  2. Version 120 Aug 2026, 22:23

    First published.

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