BREAKING: Flooding on Campus Following Tropical Storm

Tropical Storm Ida hits New York City with high winds and major flooding

The Garden Lounge area by Argo Tea has experienced flooding due to Tropical Storm Ida.

By MARYAM BESHARA and ALLIE STOFER
September 1, 2021

Tropical storm Ida hits New York City with high winds and severe thunderstorms, with areas around the Lincoln Center campus flooding.

A flash flood warning was sent to residents of the New York City region, warning against traveling during the storm on Sept. 1. The warning described Ida as dangerous and life-threatening, urging people to not travel unless absolutely necessary. Fordham Public Safety then sent an email telling students to use caution when walking on campus, as just six inches of water can knock a person over.

According to the National Weather Service, parts of New York City have recorded at least three to five inches of rainfall within one hour. Additionally, Central Park recorded 3.15 inches of rain, and the Weather Service issued a tornado warning for parts of the Bronx at 9 p.m. EDT.

Ram Vans are still operating and announced delays due to the storm and poor road conditions. The storm also led to severe flooding in many subway stations throughout the city causing delays and rerouting due to water damage. As of 10:41 p.m., all MTA lines except for the 7 and Staten Island Railway are suspended.

Tropical storm Ida has caused the Garden Lounge of the 140 West 62nd Street Building to flood, including club offices such as the Campus Activities Board office and The Observer’s office. Additional flooding also occurred in the lobby of McMahon Hall and the Lowenstein Center. Maintenance is currently working on cleaning up the flooded areas.

The flash flood warning is in effect until 11:30 p.m. EDT. Fordham Public Safety told students to call them for any storm-related issues.

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MARYAM BESHARA, Former Editor-in-Chief

Maryam Beshara (she/her), FCLC ’24, is the former editor-in-chief of The Observer. She is double majoring in political science and urban studies and this is her third year at The Observer, having previously worked as a news editor. In her free time, Maryam loves listening to music, her favorite artist being Lorde, and hopes the sun will show (her) the path. She is looking forward to pushing The Observer to its limit and seeking new opportunities for editors to endeavor on.

ALLIE STOFER, Former Editor-in-Chief

Allie Stofer (she/her), FCLC ’23, is the former editor-in-chief at The Observer. She is a political science major, with a double minor in history and women, gender and sexuality studies. Previously, she has worked as a news editor. When she is not editing articles, she can be found embroidering and trying new restaurants.

GRACE GETMAN, Former Managing Editor

Grace Getman, FCLC ’22, is the managing editor for The Observer. A dual urban studies and environmental studies major, she likes trees, buildings and trees on the top of buildings (jury’s out on buildings on top of trees). Previously, she worked as an editor in the Social Media and Opinions sections.

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