Flood Watch issued, storms threaten travel disruptions

Flood Watch issued for the city as storms threaten travel disruptions

BY Spectrum News NY1 New York City

UPDATED 7:26 PM ET Jul. 14, 2025 PUBLISHED 11:55 AM ET Jul. 14, 2025 PUBLISHED 11:55 AM EDT Jul. 14, 2025

A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for New York City, with downpours, flash flooding and travel delays possible.

The National Weather Service issued the warning until 9:45 p.m.

Scattered storms are expected to bring around 1 to 3 inches of rain through Tuesday morning. The storms could be intense between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Monday, affecting the evening commute.

.@NWSNewYorkNY Flood Watch for NYC: 2PM today until 12AM, 7/15. 2+ in per hr possible. 1/2 - 1 1/2 inches likely w/ totals up to 3 in possible. May cause flooding of roadways & sts. Don't drive/walk where water covers roadway. Move to higher ground during periods of heavy rain. pic.twitter.com/rm0ZGoh5Q9
— NYCEM - Notify NYC (@NotifyNYC) July 14, 2025

Air travelers should prepare for possible delays at local airports. The city could also see street flooding and isolated subway flooding.

Officials are urging New Yorkers to give themselves extra time for travel, avoid driving through flooded streets and stay alert to rapidly changing weather conditions.

Conditions are expected to be steamy all week, with daily storm threats on tap. Monday and Thursday have the highest risk for afternoon storms.

Temperatures are expected to be in the 90s Wednesday through Friday.