Headline:
Coastal Flood Statement issued October 20 at 7:29PM EDT until October 21 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Coastal Flood Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 20, 2026 - 4:29pm
Expires:
October 21, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.
* WHERE...In New Jersey, Hudson, Eastern Essex and Eastern Union
Counties. In New York, Richmond (Staten Island) County.
* WHEN...Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the more vulnerable locations
near the waterfront and shoreline.
Instruction:
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Hudson; Eastern Essex; Eastern Union; Richmond (Staten Is.)
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov