Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms bring flooded roadways, downed trees in New York City

Updated 16 minutes ago
NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms led to flooding and downed trees in parts of New York City Wednesday night.

The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens and Manhattan, urging people not to drive vehicles or walk into areas where water covers the roadway.

Video shows flooded roadways at 100-32 204th St. in Jamaica.

Flooded streets in Bayside, Queens


In Brooklyn, Citizen App video captured a massive fallen tree blocking the intersection at 501 Kings Highway.

Massive tree down on Kings Highway in Brooklyn


An activist captured flooded streets in Rosedale, Queens.

Streets flooded in Rosedale Queens after storms


This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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