New York and New Jersey Flash Flooding, Rain Warnings: Live Tracker Maps
Flash flood warnings and watches stretched from Virginia through Pennsylvania, as communities contended with fast-rising waters and significant travel disruption.
Social media videos showed dramatic scenes of floodwater pouring into Manhattan subway stations and buses left stranded by rising water in towns such as Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
Interactive maps from Windy.com showed the affected areas.
The rainfall and resulting flash floods brought widespread disruption to millions of commuters, exposing vulnerabilities in urban transit and infrastructure. Heavy rain across the mid-Atlantic region intensified concerns about severe weather trends, with meteorologists noting that the confluence of slow-moving storms and hot, humid air exacerbated flood risks disproportionately in urbanized areas between New Jersey and Washington, D.C.
The National Weather Service advised that, although rain had lessened by late Monday, flood threats persisted in northeast New Jersey, eastern and central Pennsylvania, and southeast New York, especially Staten Island, an area that received between 4 and 6 inches of rain overnight.
New Jersey Governor Philip D. Murphy declared a state of emergency following the widespread flooding that shut down highways, stranded public transit, and submerged vehicles. Buses and trains experienced major delays, with several New Jersey Transit lines rerouted or halted.
"I have declared a State of Emergency out of an abundance of caution due to flash flooding and severe thunderstorms across the state," said Gov. Murphy. "I urge New Jerseyans to exercise caution, follow all safety protocols, and remain off the roads unless absolutely necessary."
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority suspended some subway service and warned of severe delays on others, as floodwaters poured into underground stations. In Westchester County, New York, rescue crews waded through inundated streets to reach stranded motorists.
Carolyn Fortino, spokesperson for the Westchester County executive, wrote, "At this time, residents are still strongly advised to avoid all travel unless fleeing an area that is subject to flooding, or under an evacuation order," in an email to The Associated Press late Monday.
Flight delays mounted at John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports, with dozens of flights canceled at Newark. Major regional roadways-including the Saw Mill River Parkway, Taconic State Parkway, and Cross Bronx Expressway-faced closures due to flooding and debris. Emergency services warned drivers to stay away from water-covered roads, as rescues continued into the night.
Mount Joy in southeastern Pennsylvania declared a disaster emergency after more than seven inches of rain fell in under five hours, forcing at least 16 water rescues, though no injuries were reported.
Borough Emergency Management Coordinator Philip Colvin said, "The declaration enables us to access additional resources to support residents and accelerate recovery efforts," in a public statement on Monday. Water in Mount Joy and in parts of New Jersey had begun to recede by Monday evening, but cleanup operations were expected to continue for days.
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