Queens Flooding: Cars Submerged on Clear View Expressway in Bayside

Rapid Flood Event in Bayside

• ⚡ The Clear View Expressway in Bayside, Queens, experienced fast and furious flooding this afternoon.
• ⚠️ A concentrated area along the southbound Clear View Expressway was particularly hard-hit, leading to submerged vehicles.

Impact on Transportation and Infrastructure

• 🚗 A black car and a white tractor trailer were seen partially or fully submerged near the 35th Avenue overpass.
• 🚧 The southbound Clear View Expressway remains closed due to the flooding, while the northbound side has reopened to traffic.
• 🚆 The Port Washington train line has also been closed in both directions due to flooding along low-lying tracks east of Flushing.

Wider Community Impact

• 🛍️ The Bay Terrace shopping center experienced flooding, with water entering the library.
• 🏠 At least one homeowner reported flooding inside their house.
• ⚠️ Rescues were necessary for motorists who became stranded in the rapidly rising waters.
• 🧼 Cleanup operations are currently underway on the Clear View Expressway.
• 😔 Fortunately, it appears no one was seriously injured during the event, though it caused significant disruption to the evening commute.