The National Weather Service declared a flash flood emergency for Suffolk County, affecting over 900,000 residents, due to torrential rain causing dangerous flooding situations.
Emergency services reported ongoing rescues in flooded areas of Long Island, including Nesconset and Ronkonkoma, where up to six inches of rain fell and more was expected.
Rainstorms in southwestern Connecticut also resulted in significant flooding, mudslides, and road damages, prompting multiple rescues and grounding flights in the New York City area.
As many as 10 inches of rain fell in some Connecticut areas over the weekend, leading to a considerable challenge for emergency responders.
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