NYC almost underwater after getting pummeled by heavy thunderstorms
New York City experienced severe thunderstorms that led to significant flooding on May 20. Queens reported over 2.5 inches of rainfall in just 25 minutes, causing chaos for commuters. Witnesses described the flooding as some of the worst they had ever seen.
- ▪New Yorkers captured footage of the storm that nearly submerged the city.
- ▪Queens reported a rainfall of 2.57 inches in a short period.
- ▪Winds during the storm reached up to 60 mph, complicating the situation for commuters.
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Recommended Next Previous NYC almost underwater after getting pummeled by heavy thunderstorms May 27, 2026 | 4:30pm New Yorkers captured footage of a wild storm that almost drowned the city on May 20. Queens alone reported a downfall of 2.57 inches. One X user claims the floods hit within a “span of 25 minutes.” Winds reached 60-mph as commuters desperately tried to avoid being swept off their feet. Queens Village native Charlton D’Souza said it was “some of the worst flooding" he had ever seen. More Share this on: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X
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