Coney Island in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
High Water Mark
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 23, 2021
1. High Water Mark Marker
High Water Mark
5.0 Feet
October 29, 2012
On this day, Hurricane Sandy brought a storm surge of 5 feet to this location as indicated by the red line below.
Erected by NYC Emergency Management.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Environment. A significant historical date for this entry is October 29, 2012.
Location. 40° 34.499′ N, 73° 59.078′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is on Coney Island. Marker is on Surf Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1904 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11224, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee Reese Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The Brooklyn Wall of Remembrance and Tribute Walk (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pat Auleta Steeplechase Pier (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wonder Wheel (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Cyclone (approx. 0.4 miles away); New York Aquarium 2017 Mural Competition / Danielle Mastrion (approx. 0.4 miles away); New York Aquarium 2017 Mural Competition / Artist: Sheena Wong Shue (approx.
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Other Hurricane Sandy high water marks
Also see . . . Hurricane Sandy devastates Sea Gate and Coney Island (YouTube, 11.5 min.). "A film by Charles Denson. More information at the Coney Island History Project, www.coneyislandhistory.org." The film is an un-narrated compilation of clips showing the storm, the surge, and the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. (Submitted on September 27, 2021.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 23, 2021
2. High Water Mark Marker - wide view
The marker is mounted on the wall outside the administrative offices of the Brooklyn Cyclones at Maimonides Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 27, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
