Rain lashed New York City and Long Island this week.
Water filled streets in Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island.
Flash floods engulfed homes and businesses.
The National Weather Service released warnings.
Power lines fell.
Power cuts ensued.
Roads turned into rivers.
Some areas became cut off.
Emergency teams toiled all week.
They helped trapped residents.
Officials urged people not to drive through water.
Rainfall hit levels rarely seen at this time.
More rain may come.
More flooding might follow.