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SEE: Brooklyn Floods With Highest Tropical Storm Henri Rainfall

Stairways turned to waterfalls and streets into lakes as nearly 8 inches of rain dumped on Prospect Park, the most of any spot in NYC.

Rain started to flood the streets of Brooklyn, shown here in Bed-Stuy, as early as Friday night.
Rain started to flood the streets of Brooklyn, shown here in Bed-Stuy, as early as Friday night. (Courtesy of @DivinityzT on Twitter.)

BROOKLYN, NY — As Tropical Storm Henri drenched New York City this weekend, nowhere in the five boroughs saw more rainfall than Prospect Park, according to the National Weather Service.

Rainfall totals as of this morning show that the most-soaked spot in the city was Prospect Park, where nearly 8 inches of rain fell over a 48-hour period. Central Park was the only other recording spot to see more than 7 inches of rainfall, with 7.16 inches, according to NWS totals.

The heavy rain reports will likely come as no surprise to Brooklynites who ventured outside to find stairways turned to waterfalls and cars struggling to cross streets that had turned to lakes, according to videos shared online.

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The heavy rain remains in the city's forecast for Monday — the National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch until Tuesday at 2 a.m.

Monday's forecast calls for an 80 percent chance of precipitation. Showers and a thunderstorm could hit before 10 a.m., followed by a chance of showers until 2 p.m.

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Rainfall in the form of showers or a thunderstorm is "likely" after 2 p.m., the forecast states.

The storm has been met with both city and state resources aimed at helping areas hardest hit by the storm. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday the resources will continue this week.

"I have directed State agencies to focus their efforts on assisting local governments severely impacted by Henri over the weekend," he said. "We will continue to work with utilities throughout this weather event to ensure all New Yorkers have power. Don't be complacent—the heavy rain and flooding isn't over yet. Watch the weather, check on your neighbors, and stay safe."


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