Floodwaters strand vehicles in Rye during flash floods
Playland Parkway, Midland Avenue at Peck Avenue and Milton Road near the Marina were closed due to flooding, according to police.
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The Rye Police Department reported multiple road closures Sunday morning as heavy rainfall caused flash flooding across the city.
Playland Parkway, Midland Avenue at Peck Avenue and Milton Road near the Marina were closed due to flooding, according to police.
A Flash Flood Warning remained in effect for Rye and surrounding areas until 11:30 a.m.
Police advised residents with vehicles parked in low-lying areas to move them to higher ground.
Officials said heavy rainfall caused flash flooding on roadways and in low-lying locations throughout the area. A photo shared by the department showed emergency responders assisting occupants of a vehicle surrounded by floodwater beneath an overpass.
Authorities urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel, not drive around barricades and never attempt to drive through standing water.
As of 4 p.m. Sunday, Rye police say all impacted roads have reopened.
Port Chester also saw significant flooding.
