 The system responsible for the New York floods | |
| Cause | Heavy rains |
|---|---|
| Meteorological history | |
| Duration | August 11–13, 2014 |
| Flood | |
| Maximum rainfall | 13.57 in (345 mm) Islip, New York |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 3 |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Damage | $1.837 billion |
| Areas affected | Mid-Atlantic |
In a three-day period on August 11–13, 2014, flooding occurred across Michigan, New York, particularly Long Island, and portions of Maryland. Numerous water rescues and evacuations occurred across expressways and residential areas, and caused three fatalities and one injury. Additionally, several rainfall records were broken across the three primarily affected states, and a flash flood emergency was issued for portions of the Washington–Baltimore combined statistical area. The event was regarded as the largest natural disaster in 2014 in the United States by the American Red Cross and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.