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10 Westchester beaches close after rain. Here's what you need to know

The beach at Harbor Island Park in Mamaroneck was open Aug. 21, 2025, but swimming was not allowed. The National Weather Service issued two coastal flood advisories for southern Westchester County due to Hurricane Erin.
The beach at Harbor Island Park in Mamaroneck was open Aug. 21, 2025, but swimming was not allowed. The National Weather Service issued two coastal flood advisories for southern Westchester County due to Hurricane Erin.

Heavy rains force shutter of several Westchester beaches July 23.

Westchester County's health department said several beaches are closed Wednesday, July 22, after 0.73 inches of rain fell on Tuesday, July 22.

Tuesday's storms brought nearly 5 inches of rain to parts of the Westchester area, bringing flash flooding and a possible tornado to the area.

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Closed beaches in Westchester

The following beaches are closed:

  • New Rochelle: Hudson Park Beach, Davenport Beach Club, Greentree Country Club, and Surf Club on the Sound
  • Mamaroneck: Harbor Island Park, Beach Point Club, Orienta Beach Club and Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club
  • Rye: Coveleigh Club

People are advised to avoid the beach water because of bacterial contamination from road runoff into drainage outfalls near the beaches.

The beaches will be allowed to reopen Thursday, July 23, unless there is significant additional rainfall.

This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: 10 Westchester beaches close after rain. Here's what you need to know

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