Elevation of Flushing, Queens, NYC

Flushing, a vibrant neighborhood in Queens, sits at relatively low elevation:

• Average elevation: ~30 feet (9 m) above sea level
• Highest point: Flushing Meadows–Corona Park – 42 feet (13 m)
• Lowest areas: Near Flushing Bay/creek – near sea level

Context

• Queens generally low-lying (glacial outwash plain)
• Vulnerable to storm surge (Hurricane Sandy flooding)
• Highest natural point in Queens: Forest Park (~258 ft / 79 m)
• Highest in NYC: Todt Hill, Staten Island (401 ft / 122 m)

Why It Matters

Elevation affects flood insurance, evacuation zones, infrastructure planning, and sea-level rise resilience in this dense, diverse community of 300,000+.