Record Rainfall Paralyzes New York City, Floods Streets and Subways
- An intense rainstorm on September 29, 2023 flooded New York City, disrupting transportation and prompting emergency declarations.
- John F. Kennedy International Airport received a record-breaking 8.65 inches of rainfall, exceeding levels from past hurricanes.
- Subway lines were suspended due to flooding, airports experienced cancellations and delays, and major roadways became rivers.
- No deaths were reported, but memories were stirred of deadly flooding during Hurricane Ida in 2021.
- Basement apartments, aging infrastructure, and inadequate storm drainage contributed to the severe impacts.
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