New York City flash flooding after torrential rain and powerful thunderstorms triggered severe weather across the US Northeast on November 12, 2026.Heavy rainfall inundated roads and low-lying areas across New York City, with Queens among the hardest-hit areas. The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings as rainfall totals reached 1–3 inches in parts of Queens, with rainfall rates of up to 1 inch per hour.Flooding was reported around Jamaica, Rockaway Beach and John F. Kennedy International Airport. Brooklyn and Queens also faced flood advisories as intense thunderstorms moved through the region.The severe weather brought an additional threat. A tornado warning was issued for Queens after radar detected rotation near Rockaway Beach. JFK and LaGuardia airports also experienced ground stops as thunderstorms and hail affected air travel.The storm system brought torrential rain, hail, strong winds and flash flooding across the wider Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region. New Jersey also reported vehicles stranded in floodwaters.By Thursday evening, the National Weather Service cancelled the wider flood advisory after the heavy rain ended, although motorists were warned to heed remaining road closures.Watch the latest footage of the NYC flash floods, severe thunderstorms and storm-related disruption.Subscribe for breaking news, international headlines, extreme weather, natural disasters and developing stories from around the world.
