Flash flood warning issued for NYC, N.J. declares emergency
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Storms prompted flash flood warnings across the New York City metropolitan area Monday night, with photos showing severe flooding across the city and in parts of New York state and New Jersey. Heavy rain moved through the region Monday,
More than 50 million Americans throughout the Northeast are under flood watches on Monday, with a significant risk of flash flooding in some areas. Flash flood warnings have been issued for cities including New York City, Newark, New Jersey, and Arlington, Virginia -- including the Reagan National Airport -- through Monday evening.
Following severe flash flooding on the East Coast, transport infrastructure in New York has been hit with travel disruption. New York City and New Jersey declared a state of emergency after heavy rainfall soaked the Northeast coast,
Flooding caused delays on multiple New York City subway lines Monday as torrential rain pummeled the Tri-State Area.
The heavy downpours wreaked havoc across the city with footage showing commuters overwhelmed by floodwaters in various subway stations.
The National Weather Service has expanded a warning for potential 'life threatening' flooding in NY to include Rockland and central .