Powerful nor'easter floods Northeast again, causing problems from New Jersey to New England
Summary
A strong nor'easter storm caused flooding, power outages, and wind damage along the U.S. Northeast coast from New Jersey to New England. The storm brought heavy rain, high tides, and strong winds, disrupting daily life and causing at least one death.Key Facts
- The nor'easter caused flooding in coastal towns, with water repeatedly rising during high tides, especially in New Jersey.
- Over 100,000 homes lost power across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic during the storm.
- A New York City worker died when a tree fell during the storm.
- More than 4 inches of rain fell in some parts of New Jersey since Friday, causing flooding levels not seen in nearly 10 years.
- Many flights were canceled or delayed, including over 250 cancellations at Boston Logan Airport due to wind gusts up to 40 mph.
- The storm was expected to weaken Sunday night but could cause more flooding during Monday’s high tides.
- The nor’easter’s effects recalled memories of Superstorm Sandy in 2012 but were less severe.
- An El Niño weather pattern may lead to more storms along the East Coast this fall.
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