The Big Apple Drowning in Tears, or Just Regular Rain? How Much H2O Did NYC Actually Get?
Ah, New York City. The city that never sleeps... unless it's because the entire subway system is underwater. Yes, folks, it seems Mother Nature decided to give the concrete jungle a good ol' soaking recently. But just how much soaking are we talking about? Enough to warrant a fleet of arks? Or just a mild puddle party?
Rain, Rain, Go Away... But Seriously, How Much Did It Actually Rain?
Let's cut to the chase. Rain totals can vary depending on where you were in the city. Some lucky ducks (or should we say geese?) might have only gotten a sprinkle, while others were reenacting their own personal Atlantis experience.
Here's the down-low (get it?):
- Central Park Crying the Blues: Our beloved green oasis apparently became a mini-lake, recording a whopping 3.66 inches of rain. That's enough to christen a good-sized battleship, folks.
- City-Wide Weepfest: Across the five boroughs, things got a bit more mellow. Most areas saw a decent soaking, with rainfall averaging between 2 and 5 inches. Enough to dampen your spirits (pun intended), but not enough to require inflatable life vests (hopefully).
Fun Facts: Did You Know?
- This downpour wasn't exactly a record-breaker. New Yorkers are a tough bunch, having braved Hurricane Ida's wrath in September 2021, which dumped a whopping 7 inches of rain on the city. That's a whole different kind of pool party.
- So why all the fuss this time? Well, it seems the city was already pretty saturated from previous rounds of rain. March apparently decided to go out like a soggy lion, pushing NYC into the sixth spot for wettest March ever.
Looking Ahead: Will NYC Turn into Venice 2.0?
Don't worry, friends. The sun is supposed to peek through the clouds soon, and the subways (hopefully) shouldn't resemble leaky submarines for much longer. But hey, if you're looking for an excuse to rock your rain boots and a jaunty yellow raincoat, who am I to judge? Just remember, an umbrella is your friend in the Big Apple jungle, even if it's not always battling downpours.
