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JULY 22 — BEACHES CLOSE AGAIN ON THE WESTCHESTER SOUTH SHORE.

Posted on July 22, 2026 by John Bailey

BEACH CLOSURES DUE TO RAIN IN NEW ROCHELLE, MAMARONECK AND RYE

(White Plains, NY) – The Westchester County Health Department has closed the following beaches for today, July 22, due to 0.73 inches of rainfall yesterday:

NEW ROCHELLE: Hudson Park Beach, Davenport Beach Club, Greentree Country Club and Surf Club on the Sound

MAMARONECK: Harbor Island Park, Beach Point Club, Orienta Beach Club and Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club

RYE: Coveleigh Club

Beach patrons are advised to avoid the water at these beaches due to bacterial contamination from road runoff into drainage outfalls near these beaches. These beaches are allowed to reopen on their own on Thursday, July 23 unless significant additional rainfall occurs.

The County remains committed to maintaining high standards of environmental health and safety across its recreational facilities.

JULY 21–6 PM EDT WESTCHESTER IN TORNADO WATCH UNTIL 9 PM THIS EVENING

Posted on July 21, 2026 by John Bailey

TORNADO WATCH, FLASH FLOOD WARNING ISSUED FOR WESTCHESTER COUNTY

(White Plains, NY) – The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Westchester County through 9 p.m. tonight, July 21.

A Flash Flood Warning has also been issued through 6:45 p.m. tonight, July 21. During this period, Westchester County could see severe weather conditions including heavy winds and rain, severe thunderstorms and flooding.

Tornadoes are capable of destroying structures, uprooting trees and causing significant damage.

If you are in a Tornado Warning area:

Know your safe location – ideally an interior room or a basement, unless it is susceptible to flooding.
Stay away from windows.
If you are outside, seek shelter inside of a sturdy building if a tornado is approaching. Sheds and storage containers are not considered safe structures.
Know the signs of a tornado including dark or green skies, a rotating, funnel shaped cloud, and loud or roaring sounds.
Be ready to act quickly if the Tornado Watch is upgraded to a Tornado Warning, or you suspect a tornado is approaching.

If you see a tornado and you are in a car, it is important to pull over and seek the nearest shelter immediately. If you cannot exit your car, pull over, lower your head as best as possible and try and stay away from car windows.

If you are in a Flash Flood Warning area:

Remain indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.
Never attempt to drive through flooded streets or barricades.
Avoid flood-prone areas, such as the Bronx River Parkway, Saw Mill River Parkway and Sprain Brook Parkway.
Keep emergency alert notifications turned on at all times, and continue monitoring weather alerts as conditions can change quickly.

In a true emergency, dial 911.

JULY 21- 5:51 PM EDT– Additional ROAD CLOSURES IN WESTCHESTER

Posted on July 21, 2026 by John Bailey

Closure due to flooding on the Bronx River Parkway, in both directions at Exit 22 – NY 119 – Tarrytown Road; NY 100 – Central Avenue (White Plains) all lanes blocked at mile marker 15.6.
Alternate lanes blocked on Route 9A southbound at Payn Street in Elmsford due to flooding.
Closure due to flooding on the Taconic State Parkway, both directions

— NEW YORK TRAFFIC 511

JULY 21 5:30 PM — TRAFFIC SITUATION IN GREENBURGH FROM TOWN SUPERVISOR PAUL FEINER

Posted on July 21, 2026 by John Bailey

I just got off the phone with the Greenburgh police.

Sprain Valley Road is closed due to live wires. Con Ed is on the scene and residents are asked not to leave their homes or go back home until Con Ed (which is on the scene) is able to reopen the road.

Tarrytown Road and Knollwood Road overpass –road closed. Five feet of water.

9A SAw Mill River Road near Payne street. One lane closed due to floodiing.

Grasslands and Legion closed due to partial road collapse.

Residents in E Irvington -Taxter Rd- sent me photos of flooding conditions.

The county closed Bronx River Parkway and Saw Mill River Parkway.

Heavy thunderstorms moved through Greenburgh today bringing intense rainfall, flooding, damaging wind gusts and severe thunderstorm activity.

Please stay off flooded roads – just a few inches of moving water can sweep away a vehicle. Avoid walking through floodwaters, which may hide hazards or be contaminated. Report flooded roads, downed trees, or dangerous conditions to the police. The phone of the Greenburgh police is 914 989 1700.

Our town has experienced significant flooding during heavy rain events in recent years, particularly in low lying areas and neighborhoods near streams.

During intense storms flooding is a problem. We have been trying to address flooding conditions around town and have improved some conditions –but not all.

We will continue to address flooding problems.

Many communities, including Greenburgh have storm drainage systems that were not originally designed to handle the most extreme rainfall events that are occurring today.

Many parts of the northeast have experienced an increase in the frequency of intense downpours, putting additional stress in drainage systems.

Completely rebuilding a town’s drainage network to handle every possible storm will be very expensive.

It’s difficult to prevent flooding from every storm.

Engineers design stormwater systems to handle storms of 10,25 or 100 year design storms.

Rainfalls that exceed those design assumptions can overwhelm even well maintained systems.

We will continue to take additional measures to reduce flood risks although they cannot eliminate it entirely during exceptionally severe storms.

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Town Supervisor

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