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Two Die as Record Rainfall Triggers Flash Flooding Across New York City

Officials say the short, intense burst of rain overwhelmed drainage systems designed for much lower rates.

Vehicles move through floodwater in New York City, U.S. October 30, 2025, in this still image obtained from social media video. Mariah Whitmoyer/via REUTERS
A person drives a car through a flooded street amid rains in New York, U.S., October 30, 2025 in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. Abigail Ekue/via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. VERIFICATION Location verified by the design of the buildings, the trees and road layout that matched the file and satellite imagery of the area Date verified by original file metadata and weather reports
A cyclist rides through floodwaters during a rainstorm in New York, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/David Martin)
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Overview

  • Flash flood warnings covered multiple boroughs as a fast-moving squall flooded streets and subway stations and knocked out power in spots.
  • Preliminary reports show daily rainfall records at Central Park and LaGuardia, with Newark also setting a new mark, and roughly an inch fell in about 10 minutes.
  • A 39-year-old man in East Flatbush and a 43-year-old man in Washington Heights were found in flooded basement spaces, with causes of death under medical examiner review.
  • Flooding forced closures on the Long Island Expressway and Belt Parkway and caused extensive transit delays as crews pumped water from tracks.
  • Air travel was heavily disrupted with hours-long delays and cancellations at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark, while city agencies continue cleanup and recovery operations.