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Severe Storms Cause Flash Floods, State of Emergency Declared

8/1/2025

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Severe thunderstorms unleashed flash floods across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic on Thursday, wreaking havoc in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Maryland's brave responders conducted multiple water rescues, while New Jersey declared a State of Emergency. In New York City, rising waters led Governor Hochul to urge early dismissals and suspend Long Island Railroad services.

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Severe thunderstorms unleashed flash floods across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic on Thursday, wreaking havoc in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Maryland's brave responders conducted multiple water rescues, while New Jersey declared a State of Emergency. In New York City, rising waters led Governor Hochul to urge early dismissals and suspend Long Island Railroad services.