NY Gov. Declares State Of Emergency In HV Due To 'Extreme Rainfall'

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency due to flooding in parts of the metro area.

"I am declaring a State of Emergency in New York City, the Hudson Valley and Long Island in response to the significant, dangerous rainfall that is currently impacting the region and is expected to continue for the next 20 hours," Hochul said. "Ahead of this storm we deployed thousands of State personnel and I have directed all State agencies to provide all necessary resources to address this extreme weather event. It is critical that all New Yorkers take all necessary precautions and avoid flooded roads, which are some of the most dangerous places during flash floods."

Metro-North Railroad is recommending delaying or avoiding traveling on the Hudson Line.

Flooding forced closures on major New York City thoroughfares Friday, including FDR Drive, officials said.

FDR Drive and Delancey Street were fully closed in both directions, the NYPD posted on Twitter.
Several major roads in Brooklyn, which saw the heaviest early impact from the storm, were also closed.

Hochul called the storm, which resulted in 7 inches of rain — with more expected — in some areas, a "life-threatening event," during an interview with NBC4.

New Yorkers should avoid using the subways, she said.

SEE:

• Suspensions, Delays On Metro-North Friday
• HV Interim Rainfall Report: An Inch+ Fell By 7 AM, 3-5 Inches Expected
• Flooding Closes Colonial School In Pelham
• Flash Flood Warning Issued For Rockland, Southern Westchester
• Brooklyn Flood Watch: BK Subway Line Completely Shut Down
• Rockland Postpones Flu Clinic At Boulder Stadium Due To Rain
• Heavy Rain Postpones Croton's Villagewide Tag Sale - Again