Heavy rains swept across the northeastern United States on July 14, prompting a State of Emergency in New Jersey due to widespread flash floods. Flash flood watches and warnings were issued for parts of New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and surrounding areas as downpours moved through the region.
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New York City recorded its second-wettest hour on record, receiving 52.6 mm (2.07 inches) of rain between 19:00 and 20:00 local time (LT). This was second only to the 88.1 mm (3.47 inches) that fell in one hour during the remnants of Hurricane Ida in 2021.
Water rescues, flooding in subway stations, and hazardous road conditions were reported across the Tri-State Area as heavy rains impacted the region.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared a State of Emergency at 19:30 LT, urging residents to stay off the roads and seek shelter. Local emergency management agencies issued shelter-in-place orders for affected communities, including Somerset County. Swift water rescue teams were deployed to multiple locations in Union County and surrounding municipalities.
A flood warning was issued for all five boroughs of New York City as floodwaters inundated subway stations. City officials advised residents to take precautions as afternoon thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall.
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“If you live in a basement apartment or low-lying area, be ready to move to higher ground,” New York City 311 stated in a post on X on Monday night.
A flood warning was also issued for Staten Island, which received approximately 100–150 mm (4–6 inches) of rain, according to New York City’s emergency notification system.
Mount Joy, located in southeastern Pennsylvania, declared a Disaster Emergency after receiving more than 178 mm (7 inches) of rain in less than five hours on Monday, according to the Mount Joy Fire Department.
Residents reported over 1.5 m (5 feet) of water in their homes, and emergency responders conducted 16 water rescues. No injuries were reported.
At least six airports along the East Coast, including John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport, grounded flights due to storms on July 14. JFK and LaGuardia airports in New York City, along with Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, were all placed underground stop orders at one point on Monday evening, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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Philadelphia International Airport, Baltimore/Washington International Airport, and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport near Washington, D.C., also had flights grounded.
Some of the ground stops had ended by 20:30 LT, but the FAA continued to report delays ranging from 45 minutes to three hours for multiple flights.
Hazardous conditions are expected to persist through the week, with the National Weather Service forecasting continued storms and rainfall across parts of the northeastern United States. Flood watches remain in effect for Connecticut, the Hudson Valley, and surrounding areas.
From: watchers.news
