Severe Flooding from Storms Hits New York City Area

Flash flood alerts were issued on Monday night for the New York City region as severe storms lashed the area. Imagery captured extensive water inundation in various parts of New York State and New Jersey.

Intense precipitation swept through on Monday, inducing flooding in the northern suburbs of the city and across New Jersey, where the governor, Phil Murphy, declared a state of emergency.

Subway services in New York City faced significant disruptions. Reports indicated persistent issues within the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Metro-North Railroad's operations to and from Grand Central Terminal were greatly affected, urging travelers to defer their trips between Manhattan and the Bronx until services resumed.

Motorists encountered submerged streets and freeways, with heavy downpours leading to several incidents, particularly in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, and in Westchester County, New York.

Continued Flash Flood Alerts

Flash flooding advisories persisted in specific areas until around 10 p.m. The sluggish pace of the storms meant the region would continue to be drenched throughout the night.

According to Lonnie Quinn of CBS News New York, the torrential rains could potentially endure until midnight, with over six inches of rain falling in parts of the area by the early evening.

Impact on New York City

Flood-related disturbances affected multiple subway lines. At the 28th Street station in Manhattan, a photo depicted water cascading from the drains, covering the platform.

Scotch Plains, New Jersey

In Scotch Plains, vehicles found themselves immobilized by floodwaters. Emergency services witnessed multiple vehicles, including an ambulance and a bus, struggling against the rising waters. A frontloader was deployed for rescues, transporting stranded individuals from submerged areas to safety.

Roselle Park, New Jersey

Resident paths were impeded by ankle-high waters during heavy rains in Roselle Park. Cones marked areas with severe flooding, signaling drivers to avoid them. Dowling's Irish Pub & Restaurant on Chestnut Street was impacted as up to a foot of water encroached inside. The owner, Russell Olden, expressed frustrations, recalling similar damage from a storm four years ago.

Plainfield, New Jersey

In Plainfield, a home experienced partial submersion amidst flooding.

Significant Flooding on Saw Mill River Parkway, New York

Westchester County authorities reported the temporary closure of parts of the Bronx River Parkway, with severe flooding incidents on the Sprain Brook Parkway and Saw Mill River Parkway. Efforts to rescue individuals from affected vehicles were ongoing, with all those extracted reported as safe so far.

Metro-North commuters along the Saw Mill River Parkway observed cars stalled in water levels reaching vehicle windows.

Flood Impacts in Elmsford, New York

Lamont Street near Saw Mill River Road was among numerous roads that became impassable due to high water levels.

Valhalla, New York Experiences Severe Water Accumulation

Valhalla witnessed streets overtaken by floodwaters, effectively transforming them into temporary rivers.

Flooding at Nanuet, New York

A significant portion of a parking lot became submerged in Nanuet due to the flood.