A heavy rainstorm hit the New York City area, causing significant flooding and disruptions. The storm brought record-breaking rainfall, resulting in flooded streets, subway system disruptions, and overflowing bodies of water, including Prospect Park Lake. The Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North were both affected, with commuters experiencing lengthy delays. Flooding also impacted airports, including LaGuardia's Marine Terminal A. Westchester County and Long Island faced widespread flooding, with some areas experiencing severe water levels. This storm highlights the increasing frequency of intense rainstorms in the region, necessitating better flood prevention measures. Governor Murphy declared a state of emergency in New Jersey due to the storm's impact.
1. The rain is still ongoing and is expected to continue for several more hours [Source: Text].
2. The water is still flowing through the streets and parts of Brooklyn [Source: Text].
3. The transit system is slowly getting back on track [Source: Text].
4. The cleanup is only just beginning [Source: Text].
5. The storm was a record-breaking rainstorm [Source: Text].
6. There was a soaking rain in Suffa County until about mid-day early afternoon [Source: Text].
7. The wettest day since Ida was the sixth wettest day on record in Central Park [Source: Text].
8. The month of September is now the second wettest with over 14 inches of rain [Source: Text].
9. The heaviest rain was for the Eastern third of New Jersey into New York City, Western Long Island, and into the Hudson Valley and Connecticut [Source: Text].
10. There are still flood advisories for the East End of Long Island and Bergen County [Source: Text].
11. The flood watch has been dropped for Suffa County until about 6:00 in the morning [Source: Text].
12. The weather is cloudy [Source: Text].
13. The rain is expected to continue until tomorrow morning, causing showers and moderate showers [Source: Text].
14. The heavy rain is expected to bring additional amounts of rain but not enough to flood [Source: Text].
15. The heavy band over Suffk is beginning to weaken [Source: Text].
16. The Prospect Park Lake is overflowing and causing a mess [Source: Text].
17. The rail system is still working to get back on track [Source: Text].
18. Several Subway Lines are suspended, rerouted, and delayed [Source: Text].
19. The MTA reports that most Subway lines are back running, but there are still some delays [Source: Text].
20. The city's drainage capacity was quickly overwhelmed by the rain [Source: Text].
21. The MTA has spent billions since Superstorm Sandy to make its systems more resilient [Source: Text].
22. The airport was hit hard today by the rain, with Marine Terminal A forced to shut down because it was flooded [Source: Text].
23. Residents in Westchester County have been dealing with overflowing rivers all day and into the night [Source: Text].
24. The Bronx River backed into the neighborhood, leaving 6 to 8 ft of water in basements [Source: Text].
25. The water was receding slowly, and there was nowhere for it to go [Source: Text].
26. The flood waters rose quickly in Mamaroneck and New Rochelle, causing residents to deal with overflowing rivers [Source: Text].
27. The Bronx River and Sawmill River were underwater, and Central Avenue became a river [Source: Text].
28. Some roads on Long Island are underwater and dangerous to navigate through [Source: Text].
29. The rain didn't relent the entire day, snarling traffic all over the place [Source: Text].
30. The sewage treatment centers are taking in a lot of water [Source: Text].
31. There's a report of ponding on the roads and flooding [Source: Text].