New York City experienced significant flooding on Thursday due to record-breaking rainfall. The National Weather Service reported that Central Park received 1.8 inches of rain, surpassing the previous record of 1.64 inches set in 1917. LaGuardia Airport recorded 1.97 inches, breaking the 1955 record of 1.18 inches.

The heavy rain led to flooded streets and subway stations across the city. In Brooklyn, videos showed submerged vehicles and water rushing into subway entrances. Residents in some areas had to wade through deep water to reach their destinations. In Queens, fallen trees damaged parked cars, further complicating the situation.

Flash flood warnings were issued for Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx as the storm system moved through the region. More than 1,000 flights were canceled across the U.S., primarily affecting the Northeast. Ground delays were reported at both John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport due to wind conditions.

The rain and wind were attributed to an inland storm system, not Hurricane Melissa, which has been impacting the Caribbean. This storm is also helping to keep Hurricane Melissa away from the U.S.

The storm is expected to continue affecting the Northeast into Thursday night, with conditions improving by Saturday. Rainfall totals in the surrounding areas included 2.07 inches at LaGuardia Airport and 2.00 inches at Pelham Bay Park in the Bronx.

As the storm moves into New England, much of the Northeast is anticipated to experience drier but windy conditions by Halloween.