New York flash floods: Two deaths reported after tourist hotspot overcome by torrential rain | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLarissa HowieFriday 31 October 2025 18:33 GMTParts of New York City under flood water as torrential rain hits the Big AppleVideo shows the record rainfall that swamped New York City Thursday, leading to widespread flooding across parts of the city.People were forced to trudge through waist-deep water in the deluge, which broke three daily rainfall records and caused significant disruption, including thousands of power outages and numerous downed trees.Travel was severely affected, with major disruptions reported at airports and on the subway system.Two people died in separate incidents due to flooding within the city.One man was found dead in a flooded boiler room while a second person’s body was discovered in a basement.In fullParts of New York City under floodwater as torrential rain hits Big AppleThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in