Flash floods and possible tornado threaten New York City

United States

First seen: Aug 27, 2026, 1:47 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 28, 2026, 1:31 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Forecasts warn of flash flooding and a possible tornado with afternoon storms in New York City.

SO WHAT?

Severe storms could endanger residents and disrupt transport and urban services.

FOR ME

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COVERAGE

Reports behind this event

fingerlakes1.comen

Hochul warns New Yorkers of severe storms and flash flooding

Aug 28, 2026, 1:31 AM UTC

i95rock.comen

Most Of New York Bracing For Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding

Aug 28, 2026, 12:32 AM UTC

wfmz.comen

Showers and thunderstorms this evening, severe possible

Aug 27, 2026, 10:47 PM UTC

lancasteronline.comen

Possible severe thunderstorms in Lancaster County could include flooding, tornado [update]

Aug 27, 2026, 10:16 PM UTC

wxow.comen

Northeast braces for potential flooding as multiple rounds of storms move through

Aug 27, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC

nydailynews.comen

Severe thunderstorms in NYC bring flight woes, possible floods

Aug 27, 2026, 7:17 PM UTC

gazette.comen

Severe storms sweep Front Range, creating some flooding

Aug 27, 2026, 7:01 PM UTC

courant.comen

Flood watch issued for part of CT with 'strong' thunderstorms possible

Aug 27, 2026, 6:47 PM UTC

claimsjournal.comen

New York City Faces Flood Risks From Thunderstorms

Aug 27, 2026, 6:46 PM UTC

nbcnewyork.comen

Live updates: NYC flash floods possible with severe thunderstorms – NBC New York

Aug 27, 2026, 6:32 PM UTC

fox5ny.comen

NYC weather timeline: Flash flooding, wind threats headline Thursday storms

Aug 27, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC

nbcnewyork.comen

NYC flash floods, tornado possible with PM storms: What to know – NBC New York

Aug 27, 2026, 1:47 PM UTC