Rain bombarded New York City and Long Island this week.
Water filled streets in Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island.
Flash floods swept over homes and businesses.
The National Weather Service posted warnings.
Power lines toppled.
Power cuts ensued.
Roads became rivers.
Some areas were cut off.
Emergency teams operated all week.
They helped trapped residents.
Officials warned people not to drive through water.
Rainfall hit levels rarely seen at this time.
More rain might come.
More flooding could follow.