"Record Rainfall Causes Chaos in NYC: Flooding, Trapped Commuters, and Airport Delays"
TL;DR
New York City experienced record rainfall, causing flooding on roads and trapping commuters, while airlines faced delays and cancellations. Dramatic images showed rescues of stranded individuals, including a man and woman rescued from a submerged car and a doctor pulled on a raft in Newark. The storm also led to 487 flight delays and 31 cancellations at JFK Airport. Despite the sixth wettest March on record, the region is expected to dry out with a breezy and sunny day ahead.
- NYC hit with record rainfall as cars flooded, commuters trapped and airline havoc sees mass cancelations New York Post
- NYC weather: Heavy rain causes treacherous roadways in New York City, Tri-State area; winds linger into Sunday WABC-TV
- Flood watch issued for NYC ahead of major spring storm New York Daily News
- Northern U.S. braces for weekend storms as heavy rain forces major delays at New York City airports NBC News
- Heavy rains bring flooding to some Long Island communities News 12 Long Island
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