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Flash Flooding Engulfs Brooklyn Streets Amid Record NYC Rainstorm

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Firsthand cellphone videos captured by 18-year-old Josh Va from a school bus show severe flash flooding between Atlantic and Vanderbilt Avenues in Brooklyn during a torrential rainstorm on October 30, 2025. The footage reveals water levels reaching up to vehicle axles as cars crawl through heavy traffic and pedestrians struggle through flooded streets.

Josh, known for his humorous videos, tagged local news outlets to highlight the alarming situation — quickly drawing permission requests from ABC News, NBC, The Weather Channel, and agencies like Storyful for broadcast use.

The storm shattered rainfall records across New York City, causing two deaths in flooded basements — including one in East Flatbush, Brooklyn — and widespread transport disruptions. NYPD and FDNY reports emphasized the growing risks posed by extreme weather to the city’s aging infrastructure.

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