Drenching rains bring flash flooding across coastal Connecticut, New York and New Jersey

Flash flooding caused by heavy rains led to road closures, water rescues and commuter rail disruptions across the Northeastern United States on Sunday. The hardest hit areas included northern New Jersey, parts of New York's Westchester County, and coastal Connecticut along Interstate 95. The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for much of the region, with rain falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 centimeters) per hour in some locations.

Metro-North and Amtrak reported delays and cancellations of their rail lines to New Haven due to flooding impacts. Tweed New Haven Airport's departures terminal was closed due to local flash flooding. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and other officials urged drivers to avoid flooded roadways and not attempt to drive through standing water.

Water rescues were conducted in Connecticut coastal cities, with 13 rescues of people trapped in vehicles reported in Westport alone.