Sound Shore Towns Issue Emergency Alerts Ahead of Ida Downpours

MAMARONECK, NY — The Village of Mamaroneck and the City of Rye have issued emergency alerts to residents warning of likely flooding as rains from the remains of Hurricane Ida head this way.

In "Emergency Announcement #1" sent to residents at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Mamaroneck officials indicated that the municipality will be significantly impacted by Tropical Depression Ida on Wednesday and Thursday. The village is preparing for between 3 and 5 inches of rain.

Mamaroneck is already 10 inches above the average rainfall for this season, creating a saturation condition that will make flooding more likely, according to the emergency notice.

Low-lying areas and flood-prone sections in Mamaroneck are expected to experience flooding. These affected areas include the Harbor Heights neighborhood east of Mamaroneck Ave. and north of I-95 as well as the Washingtonville neighborhood between the Sheldrake River and Mamaroneck Avenue, officials said.

Residents in these areas are being told to expect flooding Wednesday and early morning Thursday. Homeowners are being urged to begin preparing now. Those with cars parked along affected streets should consider moving to a parking spot on higher ground.

Village Manager Jerry Barberio will once again be driving around the village and monitoring flood-prone sections to assist village workers and volunteers. He will be in a white pick-up truck with amber and white flashing lights.

Mamaroneck Village Manager Jerry Barberio will be monitoring the situation closely from a signature white pick-up truck with amber and white flashing lights. (Village of Mamaroneck)

Meanwhile, the City of Rye has issued a similar alert, warning that the historic rainfall in recent weeks has the ground saturated and localized flooding is expected. City officials said high tide at 8 p.m. Wednesday and at 9 a.m. on Thursday morning will create concerns over potential coastal flooding.

The City of Rye is making preparations and increasing Public Safety and Public Works staffing to respond to any issue and is encouraging residents to also make appropriate preparations, particularly those in low-lying areas and those areas prone to flooding.

Parking enforcement will be suspended in the MTA main parking lot on Wednesday and Thursday to allow residents to move their cars from flood-prone and low-lying areas.