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Flash Flood Warnings Persist in New York as New Jersey Declares State of Emergency

Heavy storms have overwhelmed drainage systems, halting rail, bus and air services across the metro region.

Water from the Hudson River can be seen overflowing a river wall at high tide as a woman jogs in front of the skyline of lower Manhattan in New York City on January 13, 2024, in Jersey City, New Jersey. (Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images)
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A flash flood warning was issued in New York on Monday
New Jersey was under flash flood warning on Monday

Overview

  • The National Weather Service has active flash flood warnings through late evening for New York City boroughs, Westchester and Rockland counties and several New Jersey counties.
  • New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency Monday night and urged residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.
  • Major airports at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark experienced ground stops and hundreds of flight cancellations and delays due to the storms.
  • NJ TRANSIT rail service between New York Penn Station and Trenton is facing delays up to 40 minutes from Amtrak signal issues and flood-related disruptions.
  • Officials advised residents in basement apartments and low-lying areas to keep emergency supplies ready and be prepared to move to higher ground if floodwaters rise.