This is an unbelievably awful situation. *Since* this flash flood emergency, the @nysmesonet site in Staten Island has recorded 1.6"+ of rain in 15 minutes.

They're up to 5.59" on the event with more coming. #nywx https://t.co/kkJNnfZnOt pic.twitter.com/pFoQAyBsou

— Nick P Bassill (@NickPBassill) September 2, 2021