New York City hit with flash floods, leaving drivers submerged
New York City experienced severe flash flooding due to heavy rain and thunderstorms, leading to stranded drivers and significant travel disruptions. Areas like Queens and Brooklyn were particularly hard-hit, with reports of two inches of rain falling in less than an hour. Emergency officials advised residents to avoid floodwaters and seek higher ground as the storms caused widespread chaos ahead of the Memorial Day weekend.
- ▪Flash floods in New York City left many drivers stranded on their vehicles.
- ▪Queens and Brooklyn recorded two inches of rain in under an hour, causing severe flooding.
- ▪Emergency management officials urged residents to avoid floodwaters and seek higher ground.
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Metro New York City hit with flash floods, leaving drivers submerged By Chris Bradford Published May 21, 2026, 5:57 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google New York City was pummeled with heavy rain and thunderstorms as stranded drivers were forced to seek refuge atop their cars amid the violent flash flooding. Wild footage showed cars being overwhelmed as a deluge of rain was dumped on the city and gusts of up to 60 mph were reported. Queens native Charlton D’Souza, founder of non-profit organization Passengers United, was on board an MTA bus when the floods hit Queens Village during his commute home. 5 A bus tries to navigate flash floods in New York City.
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