Westchester County Flash Flooding: Drivers Rescued, Roads Closed

Flash Flood Conditions in Westchester County

• 🌧️ Heavy rainfall from the previous day has caused significant flooding across Westchester County, leading to numerous road closures.
• 🚗 Drivers are urged to avoid travel if possible due to hazardous conditions and unknown water depths.

Sawmill River Parkway and Major Roadways

• 🌊 The Sawmill River Parkway in Yonkers is extensively flooded, with water flowing powerfully down the roadway, necessitating its closure.
• ⚠️ Patches of water are visible on the parkway, making it unsafe for normal traffic, especially during the morning rush hour.
• 📍 Other roads, including Farragut Avenue and Lamont Street, are also submerged and closed.

Rescue Operations and Flood Impact

• 🆘 Emergency crews performed a driver rescue in Elmsford after a vehicle became stuck in floodwaters, requiring individuals to walk through knee-deep water.
• 🌉 Commuters captured images of cars stranded on the Parkway from the Metro North tracks in Hawthorne.
• 🏞️ A local creek has overflowed its banks, contributing to the widespread flooding in the affected areas.

Current Conditions and Advice

• 💧 While some areas show minor receding of water, the rushing water remains a powerful and dangerous force.
• 🚧 Several roads are completely blocked off, and attempting to navigate through floodwaters is strongly discouraged due to the risk of submersion and unknown depths.