Yesterday’s heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding in New York City. According to CBS News New York, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber reported that all subway lines, along with Metro-North and the Long Island Rail Road, were operational for the morning commute. The flooding the previous evening had affected several subway lines, including the 1, 2, 3, E, F, M, and R.
The flooding extended beyond the subway system, as Gothamist reported flash flood warnings across all five boroughs and other areas of the Tri-State Region, resulting in hazardous conditions on highways and city streets.
Although service suspensions and delays caused disruptions and frustration for commuters last night, the following morning presented a more stable situation. At stations like 34th Street–Penn Station, operations resumed with typical activity, though traces of the prior night’s flooding remained visible—damp areas on platforms and a noticeable caution among passengers moving through the affected spaces.
While skies began to clear by today, the earlier storm had already brought substantial rainfall totals. Central Park recorded at least 2.6 inches this morning, and according to Gothamist, "Mountainside in Union County recorded more than 5.3 inches of rain." In response to the storm’s impact, both New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared states of emergency, highlighting the severity of the weather event and its effects on residents and infrastructure throughout the region.
