Historic Flooding Hits New York, New Jersey
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At least 16 people are dead as of Thursday afternoon after historic flooding hit New York and New Jersey caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida. Rescuers are searching for people who may be stuck in their basements or elsewhere.
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for the first time in New York City; the storm dropped more than five inches of rain in Central Park in a 3-hour period. The New York transit system is also working to reopen after severe flooding.
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio described the flooding and weather on Wednesday night as a "historic weather event," and the National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency in New York City for the first time.
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The storm dropped more than 5 inches of rain in Central Park in a three-hour period Wednesday. Newark, New Jersey, saw 8 inches, making it the wettest day on record.
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