Storm Dumps Rain at 2 Inches an Hour on NYC Area, Threatening Subways and Basements
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Updated · NBC New York · Jul 5
Storm Dumps Rain at 2 Inches an Hour on NYC Area, Threatening Subways and Basements
3 articles · Updated · NBC New York · Jul 5
Summary
Rainfall rates of up to 2 inches an hour are hitting the tri-state area, with isolated totals reaching 6 inches and flash flooding considered likely through Monday.
New York City's subway system and residents in low-lying areas, especially basement apartments, face the biggest risk as drains and sewers could be overwhelmed.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged New Yorkers to limit travel, expect delays and shelter indoors during heavy rain, while city crews cleared catch basins and staged emergency teams across the five boroughs.
Thousands of customers, mainly in New Jersey, were still without power Monday after two days of severe storms and damaging winds, with downed limbs likely to worsen flooding and outages before the region dries out Tuesday.