Gowanus Is Flooding

Photo by rkbresler

Heavy rains hit Brooklyn this morning, causing the National Weather Service to issue a Flash Flood warning for Brooklyn, which has been extended to 2:45pm.

#gowanus #flashflood

A photo posted by Peter Hoffmeister (@peter_hoffmeister) on Jul 15, 2015 at 9:53am PDT

The NWS reports at least 1.5 inches have fallen in the area and the flash floods have caused the Gowanus Canal to overflow, particularly near 9th Street.

#gowanus #brooklyn #💧 A photo posted by Kerrie Yeung Jewelry (@kerrieyeung) on Jul 15, 2015 at 9:49am PDT

We are amazed at some of the photos you’ve taken of the water rising into the streets.

Regram from #builditgreen executive director @justingreeeen our Brooklyn re-use center is accessible by boat today only. Drive safe! #flooding #flood #gowanus #rain #danger

A photo posted by Build It Green (@builditgreen) on Jul 15, 2015 at 8:45am PDT

We just want to remind everyone to stay out of the streets and move to higher ground if you can until the flash flood warning has expired and the water levels have gone down. If your vehicle gets stuck in the water, get out as quickly as you can.

#flood #fun at work #anotherdayattheoffice #goodtimes #brooklyn #gowanus #gowanuscanal

A photo posted by Bobby Henry (@keepmoving123) on Jul 15, 2015 at 8:43am PDT