New York City’s subway system was running normally for Tuesday morning commutes, but heavy rain the night before caused flooding and road closures in parts of New York and New Jersey. This downpour hit the region on Monday evening, leading to flash floods that impacted roads, air travel, and various transportation systems.
Many subway lines faced significant delays, and some services were suspended due to flooding issues. Video footage from Veronica Zhang captured the flooding at street level and within Manhattan’s 28th Avenue station.
Services on the 1, 2, and 3 lines were disrupted, with multiple stations reporting flooding. Additionally, lines E, F, M, R, and No. 6 also experienced interruptions.
The Staten Island Railway was not operational between Huguenot and Tottenville on Monday as a result of the flooding, as noted by the MTA.
On Tuesday, many flights at regional airports faced delays or cancellations, with Newark Liberty Airport reporting 159 cancellations, according to FlightAware data.
While flash flood watches and warnings mostly expired in parts of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, Governor Phil Murphy’s emergency declaration remained active in New Jersey. Some state commuter rail lines also reported delays due to poor weather conditions.
Social media posts showcased footage of water cascading into a Manhattan subway station, where passengers were seen trying to avoid standing in water on the platform. In another instance, passengers took to standing on train seats to escape flooding on the floor.
In North Plainfield, New Jersey, a house collapsed over a fire, prompting investigation into whether an explosion might have contributed, shortly after residents evacuated. Thankfully, there have been no reported injuries.
