NY, NJ Governors Declare State of Emergency Due to Severe Flooding

NY, NJ governors declare state of emergency due to severe flooding

NEW YORK (PIX11) – A state of emergency was declared in both New York and New Jersey on Thursday amid severe flooding that left some neighborhoods submerged underwater. A tractor-trailer got trapped on the Clearview Expressway near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two cars were underwater on Northern Boulevard, and one person had to wait on their vehicle’s roof to get rescued. More Local News Water rushed into basements along Northern Bouleva…

NY, NJ rain totals: How many inches fell, flash flooding locations

Here's a full list of reported rain totals for New Jersey and New York and where flash flooding occurred during Thursday's storm:

Heavy Rain Again Scrambles Commute for NYC, But City Escapes Forecast’s Worst

The National Weather Service had predicted up to 5 inches of rain in the area and issued flash flood warnings for all five boroughs.

Commuters prepare to trudge home in deluge as NY, NJ declare states of emergency warning of severe flooding

The National Weather Service predicted up to 3 inches per hour across parts of the city — as forecasters warned the worst soaking will be felt between 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. just as people attempt to trek home.

Heavy thunderstorms flood NYC streets and highways

Multiple NYC streets and highways have been shut down due to flooding after heavy thunderstorms hit the city on Thursday.  The storms rolled into New York City on Thursday afternoon, July 31st. Heavy rain and flooding are expected to continue on NYC streets and highways through Thursday evening. Parts of the region are expected to see as much as five inches of rain, and some have experienced an estimated 3 inches in one hour.  According to the N…