NYC Comptroller Brad Lander launching investigation into Ophelia flood response 02:27. NEW YORK - In late September of 2023, New York City saw one of its wettest days on record as the remnants of ...

Torrential downpours that caused flash flooding in New York City on Friday reflect a "new normal" due to the effects of climate change, New York Governor Kathy Hochul warned on Saturday, as the ...

And unfortunately, the reality is, this is our temporary, new normal, but in 10 years, we’ll have a new normal that’s escalated beyond today’s. We will see events like this — and worse.

“This is in fact the new normal.” The city has more than 100 water rescue teams on standby, and crews are working to clear catch basins so they can absorb more water, city officials said in a ...

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said that the New York City area could get 10 inches of rain in all, and warned residents to take it seriously. “This is Hurricane Ida-level waters,” Hochul said ...

New York City’s lack of preparation for climate change-induced weather events is evidenced by recent flooding and rain-related issues with buses, subways and rail lines.

NEW YORK -- Leftover showers from Tuesday's storm will linger Wednesday around New York and New Jersey, as flooding continues to impact the commute. Severe thunderstorm warnings popped up ...

When the city’s drainage network is overwhelmed, “it backs up,” experts said. By Patrick McGeehan and Hilary Howard All drainage systems have their limitations and New York City’s is 1.75 ...

National Hurricane Center data for Miami, Washington, D.C., and New York City show development happening in at-risk areas, even as climate change brings more frequent and intense storms.

More heavy rain is on the way to the Northeast on Saturday, threatening NYC flooding again By Aya Elamroussi, CNN 3 minute read ... “This is in fact the new normal.” ...