Kennedy International Airport – nearly 8 inches – than any other since 1948. More rain fell in a single day at New York’s John F. First responders jumped into action where needed, plucking people from stranded cars and basements filling like bathtubs. The water rose fast and furious, catching some commuters off guard as they slogged through Friday morning’s rush hour.
Record-setting rain overwhelmed New York City’s sewer system Friday, sending a surge of floodwater coursing through streets and into basements, schools, subways and vehicles throughout the nation’s most populous city.
