Severe thunderstorms and heavy showers in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast caused flash flooding in the tristate area, with roads turning into rivers, cars submerged, and water rescues in Long Island and Connecticut. New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey experienced historic rainfall, with some areas receiving 1,000-year rainfall levels. Suffolk County, New York and parts of Fairfield and New Haven counties in Connecticut were particularly hard hit, with up to 10 inches of rain falling in 12 hours in some places. A flash flood emergency was declared in Suffolk County, Long Island, with multiple water rescues taking place in various towns. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont referred to the storm as “historic” and urban search and rescue teams evacuated around 100 people. Several deaths have been reported, including one in Connecticut and one in Virginia. The storm caused evacuations, mudslides, and flooded cars in multiple areas, including Danbury and New York City. Transit services were also impacted, with the Metro-North Railroad and Amtrak suspending service due to flooding. The Northeast is expected to experience more thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, with cities like New Haven, Hartford, and Springfield likely to be affected by flooding. The rain is not related to Hurricane Ernesto, but is due to a slow-moving summer cold front.
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Dangerous storms hit the Northeast, leading to severe flash flooding, engulfing vehicles, and triggering water rescues.
