Authorities have identified the two men who died in flooded basements in New York City on Thursday afternoon. So much rain fell in such a short period that streets became flooded, pouring into buildings and overwhelming some subway stations.

AT least two people have been killed inside a flooded basement after heavy rain lashed New York, the police said. Storms and flooding battered the city after record-breaking rainfall disrupted

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).

Flash flooding that killed two people in New York City on Thursday was linked in part to an “overwhelmed sewer system” and unexpected record rainfall, according to the Office of Emergency Management.

There are delays at all three major airports and on the rails, and utility companies have reported some power outages.

Tornado damage threatened New Jersey residents, and a flash-flood warning was issued for Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx until 5 p.m. as torrential rains and gusty winds whipped through the New

NEW YORK - Relentless rain is flooding the streets of New York City and impacting afternoon and evening commutes. The city is facing several inches of rain and gusty winds.