On Monday August 19th 2024 during a torrential downpour the Stony Brook Fire Department responded to a call for a reported roadway collapse at Avalon Pond. Emergency crews arrived and were faced with a road actively collapsing and being swept away from a large amount of rushing water. Subsequently a home on the corner of Harbor Road and Main Street partially collapsed and was condemned. Luckily no injuries were reported. Avalon Pond was completely drained. The water was pushed into other nearby local water ways. A local animal rescue group has rescue multiple turtles and a family of ducks. Local officials, Town of Brookhaven officials, Suffolk County officials, and NY State resources are working together. According to The National Weather Service, Stony Brook was hit the hardest with 9.55 inches of rain fall overnight. The last time this particular situation occurred 110 years ago in 1914. Anyone in the Town of Brookhaven that was impacted by this storm can call 631-451-TOWN for any assistance after 9:00AM.