Thunderstorms on Sunday night drench the city – NBC New York

A series of severe thunderstorms moved through the three states on Sunday evening, soaking already wet ground that had been badly damaged earlier in the morning.

The heavy rain presented New Yorkers with a familiar sight: flooding.

Perhaps the most dramatic spectacle took place in Manhattan, where water could be seen pouring from the ceiling of the popular Chelsea Market.

Flooding at Chelsea Market in New York #nyc #Storm pic.twitter.com/D3Qt3vuWY3

— Haley Morgan Ryger (@hmryger) 18 August 2024

Puddles quickly formed on the city's streets, which are always the first victims of heavy rain.

In Central Park, the New York Police Department warned of severe flooding and advised drivers to avoid the 86th Street crossroads. And on the FDR Drive, officials said flooding had affected traffic on the north side.

⚠️Note on road conditions: Flooding reported:

Manhattan:
– FDR Drive northbound at 78th Street, significant flooding, right and center lanes now open.
– Harlem River Drive southbound at 166th Street, significant flooding, two lanes closed, one lane open.

Bronx:
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— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) 19 August 2024

Public transportation was also badly affected. Amtrak announced that all service between New York's Penn Station and Philadelphia was suspended at around 8:20 p.m. on Sunday due to flooding.

Due to the flooding, trains between New York and Philadelphia are stuck on the tracks.

Service disruption: Trains are being held up between Philadelphia 30th St and New York Penn Station due to flooding on the tracks. https://t.co/2WVNjUznJr

— Amtrak Northeast (@AmtrakNECAlerts) 19 August 2024