Rain pounded 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 resulted.
Roads turned into rivers.
Some areas were cut off.
Emergency teams operated all week.
They assisted trapped residents.
Officials warned people not to drive through water.
Rainfall hit levels rarely seen at this time.
More rain might come.
More flooding might follow.