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The overnight flash flood that struck Suffolk County caused significant damage, particularly around Stony Brook’s Avalon Nature Preserve.
Harbor Road collapsed, draining the preserve’s duck pond into Stony Brook Harbor and damaging nearby houses and roadways. Fortunately, the grist mill remains standing.
Currently, cleanup crews and emergency services have blocked off the area.
“We’re hoping everyone in the community is safe and remains safe,” representatives for the preserve said in a statement issued around 10:30 a.m. Monday morning. “Please be advised that the preserve entrance on Harbor Road will be inaccessible until further notice. While the preserve is always closed Mondays, should there be any further adjustments to park hours we will post [updates on social media] as well as our Avalon Nature Preserve website. Thinking of the Stony Brook community.”
Update: Stony Brook Grist Mill, built in 1699, is safe for now
GLI photojournalist Andrew Theodorakis was on the scene at 7:56 a.m. to capture the aftermath. Scroll down to view his photos.
The duck pond at Stony Brook’s Avalon Nature Preserve has been emptied as a result of the flash flood.
— Greater Long Island 📰 (@Greater_LI) August 19, 2024
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The storm comes about a decade after a flash flood put the South Shore underwater. Read more below:
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