Hurricane Irene Hits Hard in Mamaroneck Village

A steady influx of heavy rain and strong winds overnight and this morning in Mamaroneck Village took it's toll, as downed tree branches and hazardous streets blocked by police tape and barriers were evident. 

The waters in the Long Island Sound were high at Harbor Island Park as well as in Horseshoe Harbor in Larchmont, where an ominous sky threatened yesterday afternoon.

A few cars could be seen out on the road but, for the most part, the only people out on this blustery morning were police and emergency personnel patrolling the area.  

The beckoned cheerfully on Boston Post Road and several people could be seen taking refuge there from the rain and wind.

Flooding was at it's worst on Bishop Avenue and Fenimore Road, where Fenimore was completely blocked off as a John Deere bulldozer attempted to relocate water that stood what appeared to be several feet high.  

Numerous people have been evacuated from Harbor Heights and Mamaroneck Avenue, said Dan Sarnoff, assistant village manager.

"It's an evolving case," he said.

Stay tuned to the Patch for the continuing story.