Much of the rainfall came in an intense 20-minute period in the afternoon, officials said. A record two inches fell at LaGuardia Airport. Source: New York Times
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New York Braces for Potential Flooding and Heavy Winds From Nor’easter
By Gotham Rex on October 13, 2025
The storm has been moving up the East Coast since the weekend, dumping heavy rain and flooding roads on its way toward New England. Source: New York Times
Nor’easter Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding as It Moves Up East Coast
By Gotham Rex on October 12, 2025
The Mid-Atlantic and Northeast will bear the brunt of the storm, which will usher in beach erosion and flooding, Monday into Tuesday, forecasters said. Source: New York Times
Nor’Easter Forecast: A Strong Storm Threatens the East Coast With Flooding
By Gotham Rex on October 11, 2025
Messy weather is headed for New York City and New Jersey, with up to three inches of rain possible. Power failures and road closures are possible with this storm, forecasters said. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Issues Travel Advisory, Warning of Heavy Rainfall
By Gotham Rex on September 6, 2022
Between two and four inches of rain was expected across the region, with the potential for flash flooding through early Tuesday evening, according to the National Weather Service. Source: New York Times
A Dry Summer Doesn’t Mean Serious Drought in New York
By Gotham Rex on August 9, 2022
Rain has been scarce in recent weeks, but forecasters think a busy hurricane season is on the way. Source: New York Times
The Unofficial Start of the Governor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on September 30, 2021
As Gov. Kathy Hochul revs up her fund-raising for next year’s primary election, other New York Democrats are also making moves. Source: New York Times
New Jersey’s Stunning Storm Toll Includes Many Who Drowned in Cars
By Gotham Rex on September 3, 2021
Hurricane Ida killed at least 25 people in New Jersey — more fatalities than in any other state — as the monster storm whipped its way onto the Gulf Coast and tore north to New England. Source: New York Times
Why Wasn’t New York Prepared for Hurricane Ida?
By Gotham Rex on September 3, 2021
New York City and state officials knew heavy rains were coming, but their preparations couldn’t save the city from death and destruction. Source: New York Times
2 Months of Rain in a Day and a Half: New York City Sets Records
By Gotham Rex on August 23, 2021
It’s already the second-wettest summer in city history, thanks to Tropical Storm Henri. Source: New York Times
Henri Brings Heavy Rains to New York City
By Gotham Rex on August 23, 2021
The New York area escaped the worst of the tropical storm, though a much-anticipated concert was cut short. Source: New York Times
Why the New York Subway Has a Water Problem
By Gotham Rex on July 9, 2021
Thursday’s storms flooded parts of the subway system, underscoring its vulnerability to heavy rains, which could become more common with climate change. Source: New York Times
Heavy Rains Pound New York City, Flooding Subway Stations and Roads
By Gotham Rex on July 8, 2021
More than a dozen people were rescued from a flooded highway in the Bronx, and more rain was expected overnight as Tropical Storm Elsa hit. Source: New York Times
Tropical Storm Fay in N.Y.: Heavy Rain, High Winds and Flash Floods Expected
By Gotham Rex on July 10, 2020
The weather threatening the Mid-Atlantic region is a harbinger of a hurricane season that is expected to be unusually busy this year. Source: New York Times
NJ Flood Dragged Her Into a Tunnel. Miraculously, She Survived.
By Gotham Rex on July 9, 2020
“I’m going to die here, I don’t want to keep trying,” recalled Nathalia Bruno, a food deliverer in New Jersey. “But then I saw a flash of light.” Source: New York Times