Drenching Rains Bring Flash Flooding Across Coastal Connecticut, New York and New Jersey
Emergency crews rescued residents and 51 shelters opened as floodwaters triggered road closures, rail delays and airport disruptions across the tristate area.
- Heavy rain triggered flash flooding across the tristate area on Sunday, prompting rescues and transit disruptions. Federal forecasters issued flood alerts for 39 million people as thunderstorms moved through the region.
- A trough of cold air clashing with warmer air caused atmospheric instability, according to The National Weather Service. Radar indicated thunderstorms were producing rainfall at rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour throughout Sunday morning.
- In New Jersey, Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh reported emergency crews rescued about 20 people from rapidly rising floodwaters. The Bridgeport Fire Department answered "call after call," including deploying boats to rescue residents from flooded areas.
- Flooding suspended Amtrak and Metro-North service between Norwalk and Bridgeport, while Tweed New Haven Airport closed its departures terminal due to local flash flooding. Service between Boston and New York remained suspended.
- Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and other officials urged residents to avoid flooded roadways and never attempt to drive through standing water. The National Weather Service warned that most flood deaths occur in vehicles, urging drivers to turn around.
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Flash Flooding Hits New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as Heavy Rain Triggers Rescues
نُشر هذا المقال أولاً عبر Cedarnews.net. لمتابعة المزيد من الأخبار والتقارير الحصرية، زورونا على موقعنا. Torrential rain triggered widespread flash flooding across parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut on Sunday, flooding roads, disrupting train service and forcing emergency crews to rescue people from vehicles and homes. Some areas saw rainfall rates of up to four inches per hour as powerful storms moved across the region. In Westport, …
Flash flooding sparks water rescues, stranded vehicles as heavy rain drenches N.J.
Severe flash floods have swamped several areas across northern New Jersey, from Paterson to Paramus, forcing a handful of water rescues. Roadways were flooded and vehicles were stuck in deep water as of 7:40 a.m. Sunday morning, officials in Paterson reported. Passengers had been rescued from their vehicles in a few cases.
Flash flood warning issued for parts of New York, Connecticut. See areas
The National Weather Service warned of ongoing or imminent flash flooding Sunday morning as thunderstorms brought heavy rain to parts of southeastern New York and southern Connecticut.
New York City warns of possible flash floods as thunderstorms develop along East Coast
Federal forecasters issued flood alerts for 39 million people late Saturday into Sunday as a line of thunderstorms developed from Washington, D.C., to New Haven, Connecticut.
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