Flash flooding inundated parts of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, prompting water rescues and leaving motorists stranded. The severe weather also impacted a local half-marathon, with participants navigating waist-deep floodwaters.
Connecticut experienced particularly intense rainfall, with some areas receiving up to seven inches of rain in a brief period, according to CBS News. The heavy downpours and subsequent flooding caused widespread disruptions across the tri-state area.