Authorities in New York and New Jersey declared a state of emergency due to dangerous rainfall and widespread flooding. The extreme weather caused significant disruptions in both air and ground transportation, while emergency crews worked to rescue trapped drivers on major highways stretching from Philadelphia to New York City.

Floodwaters inundated train tracks, stranding entire trains along with passengers. Rescue teams safely evacuated those affected.

In New Jersey, over 14,000 people were left without electricity for more than 24 hours.

Urgent Warnings for New York Residents

Due to the torrential rain, New York officials warned residents of potential flooding in streets, basements, and the subway system. Those living in basement apartments were urged to move to higher floors. Authorities also advised the public to avoid non-essential travel from Thursday evening through Friday afternoon.

Rescues, Canceled Flights, and Transportation Disruptions

The Clearview Expressway in Queens was shut down in both directions, with at least two cars swept away by floodwaters, according to the police. One video on the Citizen App showed a person sitting on top of their vehicle, surrounded by rising water, while other cars appeared submerged or stranded.

The Long Island Rail Road suspended one of its busiest lines during rush hour.

In Reading, Pennsylvania, floodwaters rose high enough to cover the wheels of parked vehicles, and multiple rescue operations were reported north of Baltimore, Maryland.

Airports in New York, New Jersey, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia experienced major delays and cancellations.

This wave of severe weather comes just two weeks after another storm flooded the NYC subway system and caused the deaths of two people in New Jersey.