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List of rainfall totals in NY after severe coastal storm, flooding
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- A severe coastal storm walloped New York City Friday, disrupting several subway and commuter lines, leaving drivers stranded on highways, and record levels of rain.
Approximately 8.65 inches of rain had fallen at John F. Kennedy Airport by 9 p.m. on Friday, surpassing Hurricane Irene's daily record set back on Aug. 14, 2011, the National Weather Service said. Parts of Brooklyn recorded 7.35 inches of rainfall.
Rainfall totals by Friday night were:
- Central Park: 5.80 inches
- Midtown Manhattan: 6.09 inches
- JFK Airport: 8.65 inches
- Howard Beach: 7.86 inches
- Prospect Park: 6.73 inches
- Fordham: 6.19 inches
- Staten Island: 2.93 inches