Latest News About Flash floods batter cities from New York to Britain

Thunderstorms triggered flash flooding in New York just before the big game.

The city felt sudden deluges that burdened drainage systems.

At the same time, heavy rain produced flash flooding in Okehampton, Devon.

Emergency crews attended reports of blocked cars and properties at risk.

Storms brought journey delays and safety warnings across parts of the UK.

In the US, five members of a Utah firefighter’s family were found dead after a flash flood in Wayne County.

The victims included the fireman, his spouse and their three boys.

The flooding hit Fishlake National Forest during severe conditions.