A person died in Brooklyn during a rapid flood surge as heavy rains hit New York City; authorities are investigating the death and have not released identifying information.

Neighbors say the man entered rising water in a bid to rescue his two dogs.

Street flooding closed roadways and flooded subway stations, with water reaching car bumpers in some areas and only modest puddles in others.

A wind advisory was in effect through midnight Friday, with north winds 20 to 25 mph and gusts around 40 mph, creating hazards like downed branches.

A squall line brought rainfall at about 1 to 1.25 inches per hour and 1 to 2 inches in total by mid-afternoon.

The rainfall stemmed from an inland Northeast storm system, not Hurricane Melissa which affected the Caribbean this week.

More than 1,200 flights were canceled nationwide due to the rain, with New York City’s three major airports hardest hit.

The city recorded record rainfall in spots, including Central Park and LaGuardia, potentially breaking long-standing daily records.

National Weather Service data show October 30 bringing record rainfall in NYC, with Central Park around 1.80 inches and LaGuardia near 1.97 inches.

Rainfall totals included 2.79 inches in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, with over two inches across Midtown Manhattan and Queens.”

Reports from LatestLY and social media were cited, with officials noting the need for verification.

Pre-existing drought left debris on streets that clogged sewers, worsening floods; agencies tracked rainfall and drainage capacity during the event.