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Rain Causes Flash Flooding in Parts of New York City

Heavy rain brought flooding to parts of New York City on Tuesday, October 26, after the state’s governor, Kathy Hochul, declared a state disaster emergency.

The National Weather Service (NWS) said large pockets of heavy rain could deliver between 1-2 inches per hour in western and eastern areas of the city, adding that local flooding was possible.

The NWS also issued flash-flood warnings for large parts of New Jersey.

Amanda Farinacci posted footage of a flooded street on New York’s Staten Island. Credit: Amanda Farinacci via Storyful