Flash flooding hits NYC and New Jersey declares state of emergency as storms soak Northeast
Flights grounded and subway stations under water as floods hit NYC
- Flash flooding hit New York City and New Jersey on Monday night, leading to a state of emergency declaration in New Jersey.
- All five boroughs of New York City were under a flood warning, with footage showing subway stations inundated and cars stranded.
- Six East Coast airports, including major hubs like JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark, grounded flights, causing significant delays and travel disruption.
- Officials in both New York City and New Jersey urged residents to take precautions, advising against unnecessary travel and for those in low-lying areas to move to higher ground.
- The National Weather Service predicted continued rainfall, with warnings also issued for extreme heat and further floods on Tuesday.