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Coastal Flood Statement — Richmond (Staten Is.), NY
Issued
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Expires
9:00 AM CDT · Fri, Sep 25 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KOKX

Affected Areas

Richmond (Staten Is.), NY

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to
one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in
vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. For the
Coastal Flood Watch, two to three feet of inundation above
ground level possible in vulnerable areas near the waterfront
and shoreline.

* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn) and Southern Queens Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. For
the Coastal Flood Statement, through Friday morning. For the
Coastal Flood Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday
morning.

* IMPACTS...Through early Friday, minor flooding in the more
vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Some
roads and low lying properties including parking lots, parks,
lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the
waterfront will experience minor flooding. Late Friday afternoon
into early Saturday, widespread flooding of vulnerable areas
near the waterfront and shoreline, including roads, parking
lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near
the waterfront. Numerous road closures are likely, and vehicles
parked in vulnerable areas near the waterfront will likely
become flooded. Flooding will also extend inland from the
waterfront along tidal rivers and bays. Through Saturday early
evening, dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized
beach erosion. Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all
people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches
should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the
best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Beach flooding and erosion likely Friday
into Saturday.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with
you and swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax
and float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in
a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face
the shore and yell or wave for help.