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Brooklyn Flooding: Video Shows Streets of Brooklyn in New York City Flooded Due to Incessant Rainfall, Trash Bins Seen Floating in Flood Water

Brooklyn became an epicenter of rainstorm as streets and subways flooded under more than a half-foot of rain. Streets were quickly inundated as the rising rainfall left several cars submerged and trash bins were seen floating in the flood water.

Brooklyn Flooding: Video Shows Streets of Brooklyn in New York City Flooded Due to Incessant Rainfall, Trash Bins Seen Floating in Flood Water

All of New York City's five boroughs were placed under Flash Flood Warnings on Friday, as torrential rains flooded streets and subway stations, causing massive system-side disruptions to day to day life. Impacts were especially felt in Brooklyn, where nearly 7 inches of rain had fallen by midday. Brooklyn became an epicenter of rainstorm as streets and subways flooded under more than a half-foot of rain. Streets were quickly inundated as the rising rainfall left several cars submerged and trash bins were seen floating in the flood water. At the Laguardia airport, many flights were delayed and cancelled. Travellers were forced to walk barefoot as the airport was completely flooded. Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency and urged New Yorkers to stay home. New York Flash Flood Videos: Intense Rainfall Triggers Massive Flooding in Queens, Brooklyn And Other Parts of City.

Flooding in Windsor Terrace

Laguardia Airport Completely Flooded

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