Yonkers city officials are working to pump out large amounts of water from flooded roads due to Friday's historic storm. Traffic was at a standstill, with water above cars' tires, on a stretch of the FDR Drive - a major artery along the east side of Manhattan. We could see eight inches of rain before the day is over." I dont' want the gaps in heavy rain to give the appearance it is over. This is a dangerous weather condition and it is not over. "If you are out and encounter a flooded area, roadway or subway station, do not enter and take necessary precautions. Many of our area airports are experiencing delays," the mayor said at a noon news conference. "Some of our subways are flooded and it is extremely difficult to move around the city. Mayor Eric Adams declared a state of emergency for the city as more than a half-foot of rain fell in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. The previous record was set during Hurricane Donna in September 1960. The National Weather Service says it's preliminarily the wettest calendar day on record (since 1948) at JFK Airport with more than 8 inches falling since midnight. The police asked the public to avoid the parkway.NEW YORK (WABC) - One of New York City's wettest days in decades flooded streets, highways, and homes while causing disruptions to subway, train and air travel. State Route 9W was flooded, and the Palisades Interstate Parkway became so drenched that parts of it were closed, the New York State Police said in a statement. The city's emergency notification system tweeted that the heavy rain could cause "life-threatening flooding to basements" and instructed residents to "prepare now to move to higher ground if needed." Showers and thunderstorms were also expected in New York City Sunday night and may lead to flash flooding, the National Weather Service New York tweeted. Intense rain may be especially strong in Vermont and northeastern New York. The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings across parts of southeastern New York, describing it as "life threatening," as well as warnings in northeastern New Jersey.īy Monday, "a considerable flood threat with a high risk of excessive rainfall is expected across much of New England," NWS said in a tweet. Officials worry some historic buildings might have water damage. Some video posted on social media showed the extent of flooding, with streams of brown-colored torrents rushing right next to homes, and roadways washed away by fast-moving cascading flows. The state deployed five swift-water rescue teams and a high-axle vehicle to help with rescues in flooded areas. Officials urged residents in the line of the storm to stay off the roads. The rains have hit some parts of New York harder than others, but officials said communities to the east of the state should brace for torrential rains and possible flash flooding. Kathy Hochul confirmed to WCBS radio that several people were missing and one home was washed away. But officials said the storm had already wrought tens of millions of dollars in damage. The extent of the destruction from the slow moving storm, which pounded the area with up to 8 inches (20 centimeters) of rain, won't be known until after sunrise, when residents and officials can begin surveying the damage. "She was trying to get through (the flooding) with her dog," he added, "and she was overwhelmed by tidal-wave type waves." "Her house was completely surrounded by water," he said. The force of the flash flooding dislodged boulders, which rammed the woman's house and damaged part of its wall, Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus told The Associated Press. Weather Dangerous heat waves will hit the Southwest and Florida over the next week
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