3:47 AM GMT
Flooding a big problem in Flushing
In Flushing, the flooding was a big problem on Saturday. In Flushing, the flooding was a big problem. Some streets became a lake with houses flooded by rainwater.
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Storm cleanup expected after flash flooding batters NYC, Tri-State area | Live updates
Last updated: Sunday, July 19, 2026 10:38AM GMT
NEW YORK (WABC) -- Storm cleanup will be the focus on Sunday after severe thunderstorms battered New York City and parts of the Tri-State area with a dangerous combination of flash flooding and gusty winds.
Heavy rain on Saturday turned streets in SoHo into a river, while flood waters left drivers stranded along busy highways. In Woodside, Queens, firefighters drove through the flooded waters to rescue trapped drivers on the BQE, and in Flushing, homeowners were left cleaning out their homes after flood waters caused extensive damage.
Sunday will look much different -- with sunshine and less humidity, and better air quality overall after rain and storms cleansed the atmosphere of the noxious Canadian wildfire smoke. There will still be enough particulate matter in the air to be a problem for sensitive groups.
However, after Saturday's wicked storms, areas hard-hit by flooding will focus on cleanup, as the city's aging infrastructure once again endured another test.
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12:50 AM GMT
Flash Flood Warning for parts of New Jersey, New York City and Westchester
A Flash Flood Warning was issued for parts of New Jersey, New York City and Westchester County until 11:30 p.m. targeting some areas that were already hit hard.
Covered areas are Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Passaic counties as well as western Manhattan and the northern Bronx. Southern Westchester County is also covered, including Yonkers.
12:23 AM GMT
Tornado Watch canceled for New Jersey
A Tornado Watch that had covered much of New Jersey has expired, but the area is not out of the woods yet when it comes to additional thunderstorms and potential flooding.
Jul 18, 2026, 11:29 PM GMT
Tornado Warning for Sullivan County expires as storm threat lingers
The National Weather Service in Binghamton issued a Tornado Warning for south central Delaware County and central Sullivan County in central New York state until 715 p.m. The warning has since expired.
