Flash flooding hits New York City - live updates

Summary

Torrential rain and flash flooding has brought New York City to a near-standstill and Governor Kathy Hochul has issued a state of emergency to release funds
A flood watch is in effect for 23 million people across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut until 06:00 local time on Saturday
More than three inches of rain has been recorded and another three to seven inches are expected today
“This is a dangerous weather condition and it is not over,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said on Friday morning, as New Yorkers struggle to commute amid roads and subway closures

Live Reporting

Edited by Brandon Livesay and Marianna Brady

Flooding impacts air travelpublished at 17:01 British Summer Time 29 September 2023
So far, LaGuardia Airport in Queens has announced Terminal A will be closed until further notice.
John F Kennedy International airport has received more than 4 inches (10cm) of rain since midnight according to the weather service.
On X, formerly known as Twitter, the airport wrote: "Weather conditions have caused JFK Airport flight disruptions. Please check with your airline to determine the status of your flight."
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, there are delays at New York's three airports:
- LaGuardia Airport - 56 minute delay
- John F Kennedy International - 15 minute delay and increasing
- Newark Liberty International Airport - 53 minute delay
State of emergency for New Yorkpublished at 16:57 British Summer Time 29 September 2023
Breaking
New York City's mayor Eric Adams says a state of emergency is being issued, telling the city's residents to take extreme caution.
Adams also says there could be eight inches of rain before the day is over.
Residents warned to be prepared to move to higher groundspublished at 16:56 British Summer Time 29 September 2023
The New York City emergency management commissioner has just given an update where he says they are taking this "extremely seriously".
Zachary Iscol urged people not to drive and make sure they avoid any dangerous situations.
"Please make sure you have plans and are prepared to move to higher grounds," he says.
"Ultimately, you are your first line of defence for yourselves and your loved ones."
A week of rain turned into dangerous downpourspublished at 16:47 British Summer Time 29 September 2023
Brandon Livesay
Reporting from New York City
It's been a very wet week here in New York City, with rain falling nearly every day.
It felt like summer immediately turned into autumn last weekend when the humid days turned into dreary showers and cold winds.
But that rain really ramped up overnight.
With everything already saturated, the torrential downpours have quickly turned into flooding.
We're seeing videos on social media of total mayhem in the city, with infrastructure unable to cope.
We will try to bring you some of those videos shortly, as soon as we have verified their accuracy.
Flooding causes widespread disruption to city's transportation systempublished at 16:39 British Summer Time 29 September 2023
People in the tri-state area are facing significant transportation issues as a deluge continues to fall on the region.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has announced impacts to various subway lines as well as the Metro North commuter train service.
Four subway lines have been entirely suspended. And 12 more have been partially suspended. They are all major routes that transport millions of people across the five boroughs.
Eight other subway lines are significantly delayed.
You can check the latest updates on public transport here, external.
The New York Police Department has also announced multiple road closures.
In Pictures: Downpours in New Yorkpublished at 16:26 British Summer Time 29 September 2023
Image source, Getty Images
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A vehicle sits submerged after it got stuck on the Prospect Expressway
Photographers have had a tough time reaching the areas hit hardest by flooding, but we have started to get a few images through that show the situation.
We'll be bringing you more photos and videos from New York very soon.
Image source, Getty Images
Image caption,
New Yorkers walking through the torrential rain on Friday morning
Image source, Getty Images
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Cars drive through flooding to Brooklyn
Image source, Getty Images
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A person tries to unclog a drain on the flooded Prospect Expressway
Governor says storm is 'life-threatening'published at 16:24 British Summer Time 29 September 2023
Many of the city's subway systems, streets and highways have flooded, while at least one terminal at LaGuardia Airport closed on Friday.
New York governor Kathy Hochul said the storm was "dangerous" and "life-threatening".
She also warned people on X, formerly known as Twitter, to stay safe in New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley due to extreme rainfall throughout the region.
NY flash flood warningspublished at 16:20 British Summer Time 29 September 2023
A Flash Flood Warning will be in place for Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens until 12:30 local time.
The National Weather Service Flood Watch will remain in effect until 06:00 on Saturday.
One to three inches (2-7cm) of rain has already fallen on the region, and heavy rain will continue throughout the evening.
An additional average of three to seven inches (7-17cm) are forecast to fall today
Widespread travel impacts are expected, especially during commute times.
Torrential rain causes havoc in New York Citypublished at 16:18 British Summer Time 29 September 2023
Brandon Livesay
Live reporter
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of flash flooding in New York City.
I'm in Brooklyn, where the rain has been non-stop all night and into the morning.
It's caused total chaos in the iconic city, with subway stations flooded and major roads underwater.
The sound of sirens have been echoing all morning as emergency services respond to the dangerous weather.
Stick with us as we bring you the latest updates.