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Parts of New York City saw record-breaking rainfall totals on Thursday, according to officials, as flooding in the city reportedly left two dead. NYC Emergency Management said on Thursday that Central Park saw 1.80 inches of rain fall, surpassing the previous record of 1.64 inches set back in 1917, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
The intense rain storms put a strain on NYC's infrastructure, causing deadly flooding and renewed concerns about basement apartments.
A storm caused damage across the Tri-State area, flooding roads and subway stations and toppling trees on Thursday, October 30. In New York City, record-breaking rain submerged streets and subway stations.
In this FOX 5 News Block, large amounts of rainfall has led to flooding in parts of New York City. Also, New York Governor Kathy Hochul declares a state of emergency over suspended SNAP payments.
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Deadly storm shatters NYC rainfall records. Central Park sees highest total in more than 100 years
Central Park saw its highest rainfall total in more than 100 years, while LaGuardia and Newark airports also topped their previous records.
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Nor'easter conditions to pummel New York in just hours amid flood warnings as Halloween approaches
New York City is bracing for Nor'easter-like conditions as a storm system is set to begin emerging this afternoon before pummelling he region with soaking rain and gusty winds on Thursday
Heavy rain and high wind gusts are expected to hit New York City on Thursday, prompting the New York City Emergency Management Department to issue a Weather Alert. Light rain will develop early Thursday morning,