Torrential NYC Storms Leave Railways Flooded, Streets Submerged
So, here’s what happened in the New York City area that really threw a wrench into everyone’s plans. On Thursday, a powerful storm rolled through the Northeast and absolutely soaked parts of the Tri-State area—especially New York City and New Jersey. It wasn’t just a passing rain shower either. We’re talking several inches of rain falling in just a matter of hours, leading to major flooding on roads, train lines, and even in people’s backyards.
In Queens, the storm hit hardest. Nearly 5 inches of rain fell, which led to dramatic scenes like a Long Island Rail Road train being stuck in rising waters near the Bayside station during rush hour. More than 100 passengers had to be rescued after being trapped on board for about two hours. Some riders were panicking as they were told to climb down out of the train into floodwaters, which is not something anyone expects on a weekday commute.
By Friday, the Port Washington LIRR branch was mostly back on track, but not without early morning hiccups—some trains had to be canceled because equipment wasn’t where it needed to be. The storm had knocked everything out of sync.
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And it wasn’t just the rails. Major highways like the Long Island Expressway, FDR Drive, and Cross Island Parkway had sections shut down because they were literally underwater. Staten Island also got hit hard. Streets in neighborhoods like Stapleton were completely flooded, with video footage showing submerged cars and people wading through knee-deep water. Businesses were affected, and emergency crews had to carry out multiple rescues.
Over in New Jersey, the situation wasn’t any better. Acting Governor Tahesha Way mentioned that major roads were flooded, and the saturated ground—already soaked from recent storms—made everything worse. Towns like Plainfield were still trying to recover from previous flooding, and now they’re dealing with even more damage.
To try and stay ahead of the chaos, a state of emergency had been declared in 14 counties, and the state’s emergency operations center was fully activated. Equipment like generators and rescue vehicles had already been positioned in advance, which helped speed up the response.
There were also some frightening moments, like a rockslide that sent debris into someone’s backyard in Queens, and even two homes that were struck by lightning. Thankfully, no injuries were reported in those cases.
All in all, it was another reminder of just how intense and disruptive these storms can be. Cleanup efforts are still underway, and while the worst may have passed, the impact will take some time to recover from.
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