#flash-flooding

#flash-flooding

A video clip captured a dramatic lightning strike hitting the One World Trade Center, creating an impressive sight amid a severe thunderstorm in New York City.

According to New York City Emergency Management, Central Park recorded 2.07 inches of rain between 6:51 p.m. and 7:51 p.m. This substantial rainfall marks the second-highest one-hour rainfall total ever recorded in Central Park.

Staten Island faced severe flash flooding on Monday, affecting numerous streets, with Hylan Boulevard nearly impassable, causing drivers to navigate through rushing water.

Huff Powell Bailey, an 80-lawyer firm specializing in medical defense, first reported Hardin's death Thursday in a social media post. Tribble said she had been in close contact with the victim's aunt for updates about the search for Hardin.

The discrepancy between FEMA estimates and more updated models that consider rainfall and flash flooding illustrates significant differences in risk evaluations for flood-prone areas.

The flood gauge nearest Camp Mystic recorded a rise of more than 25 feet in two hours, before going silent for the rest of the day.

Tropical Storm Chantal is expected to bring heavy rains to parts of the Carolinas on Sunday, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and moving north at 8 mph.

Flash floods may impact northern Miami-Dade until Monday evening, with heavy thunderstorms causing 2 to 3 inches of rain in affected areas.

Rescue efforts are currently focused on Roswell, New Mexico, after record-breaking rainfall led to flash flooding that stranded motorists and resulted in fatalities.

Saturday's forecast indicates mostly cloudy skies with light showers, while humidity remains high and temperatures will peak in the lower 80s, leading to uncomfortable conditions.