Record Rainfall Causes Fatal Flooding, Disruptions New York City

New York City experienced record-breaking rains on October 30, leading to severe flooding and chaos, including two fatalities. Most of the heavy rainfall, exceeding 1.8 inches in key locations like Central Park and LaGuardia, occurred within a short 10-minute window, causing flash floods that inundated subways and sent cars floating through city streets. The National Weather Service issued coastal flood warnings for parts of the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens, while the city managed widespread disruptions to transportation and daily life. Commuters struggled with the flood advisory in place, unable to avoid the flooding even underground in the subway system. The aftermath has left New Yorkers dealing with the consequences of this extreme weather event as emergency responses continue.