“Just a little rain” from thunderstorms led to flash flooding throughout the streets of New York City on Thursday, and it’s far from being the end of severe weather in the city with Tropical Storm Elsa making its way up the Eastern Seaboard.
Severe thunderstorm watches and flood warnings were in effect on Thursday night across the area due to the conditions, affecting millions of residents.
A spotter in Washington Heights reported flooding “up to the top of tires” on some streets. Additionally, an NYDOT cam spotted cars on I-87 stalled by the flooding that had taken over the highway.
Flash flooding was also a concern throughout rush hour on Thursday from New York City up to White Plains, New York. More than 2.27 inches of rain fell across the Big Apple on Thursday as a result of the heavy thunderstorms, AccuWeather forecasters said.
The flooding even made its way down into the subways. Some residents were using the “potato sack race approach” and hopped into the flooded subway in trash bags. The water, which was captured on video and shared to social media, appeared to be multiple feet deep.
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