Storms, flash flooding impact travel across Tri-State Area
NEW YORK -- Rail service and flights were both impacted by heavy rain and flash flooding in parts of the Tri-State Area on Sunday, and cleanup may cause problems for some travelers Monday.
The MTA says Metro-North service between Croton-Harmon and Poughkeepsie on the Hudson Line is expected to be suspended in both directions through the day Monday due to flooding and fallen trees.
Metro-North service is now also service on the Harlem Line between Southeast and Wassaic.
Amtrak service between Albany and New York City was temporarily suspended due to severe weather conditions.
The weather also impacted hundreds of flights in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
Nearly 400 flights were canceled at Newark Liberty International Airport. At John F. Kennedy International Airport, there were more than 300 cancelations, and there were 500 cancelations at LaGuardia Airport.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging drivers to be extra cautious.
"My biggest concern is the fact that most people's lives that are lost during a flood event occur because they're in their vehicles -- not in their homes, but in their vehicles. And I want people to be very cautious about not going into a road that's closed or if you see any running water," she said. "Two feet of water can actually sweep a car away and you lose all control, and you could actually lose your life."
With heavy rainfall expected across the state, I urge New Yorkers to remain prepared — especially those in the Hudson Valley & Capitol Region where there is increased flash flood risk.
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) July 9, 2023
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The governor says the state deployed police, Department of Transportation workers and water rescue teams Sunday afternoon.
Parts of New Jersey also saw some flooding Sunday.
Police in Clinton Township in Hunterdon County warned people to stay off the roads after several streets near bridges became flooded. They said water was moving quickly and could be deeper than expected.
South Branch Emergency Services were standing by to assist in rescues.
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