Summary
A storm in the U.S. Northeast caused severe flooding. Two people died in New Jersey when their car was carried away by floodwaters. The heavy rain also flooded parts of New York City's subway, causing disruptions.
Key Facts
- A storm in the Northeast U.S. led to two deaths in Plainfield, New Jersey, when a car was swept into a brook.
- Another person died in North Plainfield in a prior storm on July 3.
- Central Park, NYC, recorded its second-highest one-hour rainfall, exceeding 2 inches.
- Floods disrupted the New York City subway, overwhelming the sewer system and causing backups.
- Subway service was restored after workers repaired flood damage overnight.
- Videos showed water pouring into a Manhattan subway station during the storm.
- Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, experienced heavy rain with about 7 inches, prompting water rescues.
- Roads remained closed in parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey due to flood damage.
