Montauk, New York – Shoreline roads across Long Island face another round of flooding between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday as high tide and pounding surf push water into vulnerable neighborhoods.
According to the National Weather Service in New York, a Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect for Suffolk and southern Nassau counties during the midday and afternoon high tide cycle. Up to one foot of inundation above ground level is expected in low-lying waterfront areas. Along the Peconic River at Riverhead, tides are projected to reach as high as 6.0 feet, approaching minor flood stage. Shinnecock Bay near Ponquogue is forecast to hit 5.2 feet around midday, meeting minor flood thresholds. In Nassau County, Freeport and Point Lookout may also see minor flooding near Reynolds Channel and Hudson Bay.
Breaking surf of 5 to 10 feet along the oceanfront and Gardiners Bay, especially near Orient Point and the north shore of the South Fork, will drive beach erosion and possible splashover onto dune-backed roads. Localized washovers are possible where dunes remain weakened.
Officials urge residents not to drive through saltwater-covered roads or around barricades. Parking lots, parks and basements near the shoreline are most at risk for shallow flooding.
Water levels are expected to recede after the evening high tide, but additional advisories could be issued if elevated tides persist into Tuesday.
