Small Long Island town faces long-term rebuilding efforts after catastrophic flooding
A rare Flash Flood Emergency was issued early Monday morning for parts of Long Island following a slow-moving storm that brought heavy rainfall to the greater New York City area.
Catastrophic flooding damage in Stony Brook, New York due to significant rainfall early Monday morning
Catastrophic damage is seen on Harbor Road in Stony Brook, New York, due to significant rainfall early Monday morning.
STONY BROOK, N.Y. – A hamlet on Long Island, New York, is undergoing an extended cleanup and rebuilding effort due to overnight flooding, which town officials describe as catastrophic damage, possibly lasting for years.
A rare Flash Flood Emergency was issued early Monday morning for parts of Long Island following a slow-moving storm that brought heavy rainfall to the greater New York City area.
Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro said the light of day Monday is revealing a tremendous amount of damage from the storm's prolonged downpour after nearly 10 inches of rain fell in Stony Brook.
The flash floods resulted in mudslides and washed out several roads, causing considerable damage in Stony Brook, where floods were captured on video causing an entire street to collapse.
CONNECTICUT, LONG ISLAND FACE RENEWED SEVERE WEATHER THREAT MONDAY FOLLOWING CATASTROPHIC FLOODING
Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro said the light of day Monday is revealing a tremendous amount of damage from the storm's prolonged downpour after nearly 10 inches of rain fell in Stony Brook.
(Dan Losquadro)
"We are certain there will be more as we continue to inspect infrastructure across the town," he added.
Losquadro said many state and county roads leading through the town were still impassible Monday afternoon.
"Do not travel unless absolutely necessary and never try to drive through standing water," he warned. "Many road endings across the North Shore have suffered serious damage or collapse as well."
2 DEAD IN CONNECTICUT AFTER CATASTROPHIC FLOODING LEAVES TRAILS OF DESTRUCTION
![Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro said the light of day Monday is revealing a tremendous amount of damage from the storm's prolonged downpour after nearly 10 inches of rain fell in Stony Brook.]()
Image 1 of 6Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro said the light of day Monday is revealing a tremendous amount of damage from the storm's prolonged downpour after nearly 10 inches of rain fell in Stony Brook. (Dan Losquadro)
![Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro said the light of day Monday is revealing a tremendous amount of damage from the storm's prolonged downpour after nearly 10 inches of rain fell in Stony Brook.]()
Image 2 of 6Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro said the light of day Monday is revealing a tremendous amount of damage from the storm's prolonged downpour after nearly 10 inches of rain fell in Stony Brook. (Dan Losquadro)
![Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro said the light of day Monday is revealing a tremendous amount of damage from the storm's prolonged downpour after nearly 10 inches of rain fell in Stony Brook.]()
Image 3 of 6Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro said the light of day Monday is revealing a tremendous amount of damage from the storm's prolonged downpour after nearly 10 inches of rain fell in Stony Brook. (Dan Losquadro)
![Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro said the light of day Monday is revealing a tremendous amount of damage from the storm's prolonged downpour after nearly 10 inches of rain fell in Stony Brook.]()
Image 4 of 6Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro said the light of day Monday is revealing a tremendous amount of damage from the storm's prolonged downpour after nearly 10 inches of rain fell in Stony Brook. (Dan Losquadro)
![Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro said the light of day Monday is revealing a tremendous amount of damage from the storm's prolonged downpour after nearly 10 inches of rain fell in Stony Brook.]()
Image 5 of 6Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro said the light of day Monday is revealing a tremendous amount of damage from the storm's prolonged downpour after nearly 10 inches of rain fell in Stony Brook. (Dan Losquadro)
![Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro said the light of day Monday is revealing a tremendous amount of damage from the storm's prolonged downpour after nearly 10 inches of rain fell in Stony Brook.]()
Image 6 of 6Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro said the light of day Monday is revealing a tremendous amount of damage from the storm's prolonged downpour after nearly 10 inches of rain fell in Stony Brook. (Dan Losquadro)
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico captured the "catastrophic damage" on video caused by flooding across the North Shore and the extensive damage to roadways and homes.
"The entire Mill Pond at Avalon emptied across the now-collapsed roadway," Panico stressed on social media.
Town officials said they are working with county, state and federal partners to develop a damage estimate and seek assistance from those levels of government.
Stony Brook University student move-in plans canceled
The severe flooding prompted Stony Brook University to cancel student move-in plans scheduled for Monday and Tuesday.
"We are still assessing the damage to campus caused by the overnight storms and flooding," Lawrence Zacarese, Vice President for Enterprise Risk Management and Chief Security Officer at Stony Brook University, said Monday in a campus emergency alert. "Please note, move-in plans for today, Monday, August 19, 2024 and tomorrow, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 have been canceled."
The fall semester is still scheduled to begin as planned next Monday, Aug. 26, according to the university.