Rain lashed 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 released warnings.
Power lines toppled.
Power cuts followed.
Roads turned into rivers.
Some areas got cut off.
Emergency teams toiled all week.
They rescued trapped residents.
Officials advised people not to drive through water.
Rainfall reached levels rarely seen at this time.
More rain could come.
More flooding might follow.