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At least 43 people died in New York City as a result of the storm, and 53 in the state. Thousands of homes and an estimated 250,000 vehicles were destroyed during the storm, and the economic losses in New York City were estimated to be roughly $19 billion [3] with an estimated $32.8 billion required for restoration across the state. [4]
Recap: Storm floods New York City area, pouring into subways and swamping streets in rush-hour mess. Friday 29 September 2023 16:30, Oliver O'Connell.
On September 29, 2023, heavy rainfall led to flooding across portions of the New York metropolitan area and surrounding areas in the United States. The floods were caused by a low-pressure area that had absorbed the remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia, which then stalled over the New York City area.
June 22, 1972: Hurricane Agnes makes landfall near New York City and produces up to 12 inches (300 mm) of rain in Southeastern New York State and much of Western New York, with locally higher amounts. Storm tides of 3.1 feet (1 m) and wind gusts of 55 miles per hour (89 km/h) occur in New York City, and severe river flooding causes 24 deaths.
A coastal storm unleashed a deluge of heavy rain on the New York City Tri-State area from late Thursday night into Friday night, leading to flash flooding, stranded motorists, street closures ...
Hoboken, New Jersey, and other cities and towns around New York City also experienced flooding. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy called for state offices to close at 3 p.m., except for essential personnel.
The storm will affect travel along the way and may thoroughly soak revelers waiting outdoors for in New York City. The storm will track across the north-central United States into Tuesday night ...
One man drowned at a marina in City Island in the Bronx, New York City while checking on his boat during the storm, [24] [25] while just north of New York City, one person was killed when an inflatable boat capsized on the Croton River. [24] Two baseball games between the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves were postponed due to the effects of the ...