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Record Rainfall Floods NYC, Claims Lives Ahead of Halloween

11/1/2025

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Storm Causes Devastation

A severe storm produced record rainfall in New York City, causing flooding and at least two deaths.
Central Park logged 1.83 inches of rain, breaking a 100-year record, as LaGuardia and Newark airports set new records.
The storm caused widespread disruptions, including flooded roadways and downed trees, prompting a Flash Flood Plan.
With Halloween approaching, a wind advisory predicts gusts up to 50 mph, posing risks for trick-or-treaters.

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Storm Impacts NYC

A strong storm will bring rain and wind to New York City.
The heaviest rainfall is expected on Thursday.
The storm will clear by Sunday, just in time for the New York City Marathon.
Temperatures will start in the 40s and reach 57 degrees in Central Park, and winds will peak at 35 to 40 mph before easing on race day, according to Meteorologist Jay Engle.

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Storm Causes Devastation

A severe storm produced record rainfall in New York City, causing flooding and at least two deaths.
Central Park logged 1.83 inches of rain, breaking a 100-year record, as LaGuardia and Newark airports set new records.
The storm caused widespread disruptions, including flooded roadways and downed trees, prompting a Flash Flood Plan.
With Halloween approaching, a wind advisory predicts gusts up to 50 mph, posing risks for trick-or-treaters.

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