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Flooding
Bel Air, MD
Weather
Tornado, Flood Watches Issued Across DMV As Severe Storms Approach
A powerful storm system is sweeping through the Mid-Atlantic, prompting tornado watches and flood alerts across the DMV region on Friday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a tornado watch effective until 8 PM for parts of central Virginia, the eastern West Virginia panhandle, and surrounding areas, authorities announced. Severe storms are expected to roll through the region on Friday. National Weather Service A flood watch is also in effect for the entire region, with forecasts predicting up to five inches of rain and the potential for flash flooding. There…
Aldie, VA
Obituaries
‘He Lit Up Every Room’: Virginia Boy, 12, Killed In Flood Remembered As Funny, Fearless Friend
A small town in Virginia is heartbroken after a shining light was taken from them during the recent storms in the region. Days after 12-year-old Jordan Sims was swept away by deadly floodwaters, hundreds are coming together to mourn the loss of a boy who, according to loved ones, had a smile that could brighten even the darkest day. Sims wasn’t just any kid. He was that kid, they said. The one who lit up every single room he walked into. The one with the fearless grin, the loud laugh, and the kind of energy that pulled everyone in. Family and friends say he had a heart big enoug…
Hackensack, NJ
Weather
Winds Up To 70 MPH, Hail, Lightning Expected In NJ, PA: Here's The Timing
Flash flooding is slamming parts of New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania Friday, May 16, with more severe weather possible on Saturday, forecasters say. At 11:32 a.m., the National Weather Service in Mount Holly issued a Flash Flood Warning after Doppler radar showed rainfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour. Some areas have already recorded an inch of rain. “Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms,” the NWS said. “Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.” The warning is in effect until 3:30 p.m. for the following counties: In New Jersey: Southwestern Mercer, Northwester…
Princeton, NJ
News
Rising Sea Levels Will Threaten 323K+ In NJ By 2050, New Study Says: See The Map
Rising sea levels could put hundreds of thousands of homes underwater across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic within 25 years, according to new analysis. Climate Central released its Coastal Flood Risk Across the US study on Wednesday, April 2. The nonprofit scientific group said coastal flooding will threaten more than 2.5 million Americans in about 1.4 million homes by 2050. In a generation, a "100-year flood" could reach homes across dozens of coastal Northeast communities, threatening more than 1.1 million residents from the North Shore of Massachusetts to the Virginia…
Morris Plains, NJ
Weather
Storm Knocks Power To Hundreds In Morris County
Torrential downpours Wednesday evening, March 5, left several New Jersey roadways underwater and impassable, while thousands of residents lost power due to the storm. As of 6:15 p.m., the following roads were closed due to flooding and storm-related hazards, according to the NJDOT site: Route 130 in both directions in Brooklawn Route 46 in both directions in Clifton Route 49 in Maurice River—all lanes closed due to downed wires and a utility pole Route 79 in Freehold—northbound lanes closed due to a downed utility pole The storm also knocked out power to thousands of residents, with outage…
Lexington Park, MD
Police & Fire
Apartment Arsonist Damaged Sprinkler At YMCA: Maryland Fire Marshal
A Maryland man already jailed for arson is facing new charges after investigators say he intentionally damaged a fire sprinkler at the YMCA where he was living, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage. Donald Lee Martin Jr., of Cumberland, was served a criminal summons at the Allegany County Detention Center, where he remains held without bond, the Maryland State Fire Marshal announced on Tuesday, March 4. The charges stem from an incident on Saturday, Feb. 15, when staff at the Cumberland YMCA reported that Martin deliberately damaged a fire sprinkler in a stairwell. The vand…
Union, NJ
Weather
60 MPH Winds, Heavy Rain Will Batter NJ, PA: Outages, Flooding Possible
A powerful storm system is sweeping across New Jersey on Sunday, Feb. 16, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and the potential for flooding and power outages, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The strongest winds are expected to peak in the afternoon into the evening, with gusts between 50 and 60 mph hitting many areas across the state. The hardest-hit areas for wind gusts include Morristown, Flemington, and Trenton, where winds are forecasted to reach 50 to 60 mph through tonight. Similar gusts are expected in greater Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, Vineland, and Atlantic …
Leesburg, VA
Business
Middleburg Pizzeria Wages Unexpected Battle After Pipe Bursts, Asbestos Uncovered
A small-town pizza shop that has been serving up slices for 35 years in Loudoun County is facing an unexpected crisis, and the community is coming together to help keep its doors open. Teddy’s Pizza & Subs, a family-owned favorite that has been a local staple for decades in Middleburg, was forced to shut down indefinitely after burst pipes flooded the restaurant, causing major damage and exposing asbestos in the walls and ceiling, the owners' family said. Damage at Teddy's Pizza & Subs GoFundMe Unfortunately we will be closed for the next few days until we can get …
Briarcliff, NY
News
County Puts $1.2M Toward Stopping Flooding At This Briarcliff Locale: 'Greatly Needed'
Efforts to combat flooding at a Westchester locale are gaining momentum, thanks to a $1.2 million bond act and a partnership agreement signed by county officials. The funds will go toward a $2.4 million effort to combat flooding at Law Memorial Park, located next to Trump National Golf Club in Briarcliff Manor, Westchester County officials announced on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The multi-million project aims to alleviate recurring flooding in the area, protecting residents and infrastructure from the impacts of extreme weather, officials said. The initiative, part of the Coun…
Southampton, NY
Weather
La Niña Is Now Here: What It Means For Winter Weather Patterns
She’s back! La Niña has arrived, and its global ripple effects are already taking shape. Cooler-than-average sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific, combined with stronger trade winds, are influencing weather patterns worldwide. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed this shift on Thursday, Jan. 9. What Is La Niña? La Niña is part of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), a natural climate phenomenon that disrupts atmospheric circulation. During La Niña, cooler Pacific waters can lead to significant changes in rainfall, s…
Rivertowns, NY
Schools
Flood Damages Hastings-On-Hudson School: Officials Detail Phased Return To Classes
A phased return to classes has been announced for students in Westchester following significant flood damage to a middle school in the county, officials said. The flooding occurred on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24, when a sprinkler system supply line in the attic of the Farragut Wing at Farragut Middle School in Hastings-on-Hudson ruptured, causing water to flow unchecked for nearly 24 hours, district officials said. Officials added that by the time alarms were triggered and the Hastings Fire Department responded on Christmas night, Dec. 25, the damage had already permeated al…
West Chester, PA
Traffic
Heavy Rain Partially Floods Rt 100 In Chester County (
Developing
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Heavy rain has caused flooding along Route 100 southbound at mile marker 1.4, blocking the right lane, authorities announced on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 10:05 p.m. Travelers are advised to exercise caution as flooding impacts the area near mile marker 1.4 on Route 100 southbound in Chester County, according to the West Whiteland Township Police Department. The flooding, attributed to heavy rainfall, has rendered the right lane impassable. Crews are monitoring the situation and will provide updates as conditions change, police said. This is a developing story. Check back for possible updates.
Chester, PA
Police & Fire
Fire Displaces ICU Patients, Newborns At Crozer-Chester Medical Center (
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A fire broke out in the electrical room of the loading dock at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland on Thursday night, Dec. 26, prompting a massive emergency response and the evacuation of multiple hospital units, according to authorities. Emergency crews were dispatched shortly after 8:40 p.m. when smoke was detected in the loading dock along Upland Avenue. By 9:10 p.m., the fire was confirmed to have spread to a room that controlled the hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU), fire officials said over radio traffic. All 24 ICU patients were evacuated, with ambulances across the county mobi…
Hackensack, NJ
Weather
Freezing Rain To Glaze Roadways With Ice: Winter Weather Advisories Issued Across NJ, PA
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania as freezing rain is expected to create icy road conditions Friday night, Dec. 27 into Saturday morning, Dec. 28, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The advisory is in effect from 7 p.m. Friday to Saturday. Ice accumulations of up to one-tenth of an inch are anticipated in Sussex, Warren, and Morris counties, in NJ, and Lehigh and Northampton counties, in PA. "Very slippery sidewalks, roads, and bridges are possible," the NWS warned. Motorists are urged to slow down and exercise caution while dri…
Hackensack, NJ
Traffic
Flooding, Crashes Close NJ Roadways On Wet Morning: Here's Where
Several traffic- and weather-related incidents closed some of New Jersey's roadways Tuesday morning, Nov. 26. The NJDOT site shows the following roadways were closed as of 9:45 a.m: Route 9W north, in Alpine: closed at Closter Dock Road due to flooding Route 9 in Lakewood, closed at 8th Street due to a downed utility pole and traffic signal Route 30 in Berlin, closed at Franklin Avenue due to a crash New Jersey Turnpike in Teaneck, northbound local lanes closed south of Exit 71 due to a crash, right lane blocked Garden State Parkway in Barnegat, vehicle off the side of the road at Exit 67 …
Avalon-Stone Harbor, NJ
News
$1M 'Living Shoreline' Grant To Improve Environment, Coastal Resilience In Avalon
A marina in Avalon will soon feature a $1 million “living shoreline,” combining nature and innovation to protect the Jersey Shore, officials said. A $1 million grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation will fund the creation of a "living shoreline" at Avalon’s Bay Park Marina. The borough announced the funding in a Facebook post on Monday, Nov. 25. The project is part of a larger rehabilitation effort, which was expected to be completed by February 2026, to boost resiliency and environmental sustainability. "Avalon deeply appreciates the confidence of the National Fish…
Riverhead, NY
News
FEMA Denies Emergency Assistance For Suffolk County Residents After Devastating Flooding
The federal government declined to help New York homeowners who were impacted by last summer’s severe flooding. Following a preliminary damage assessment on Long Island by the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FMEA), the agency stated that Suffolk County did not meet the severity requirements for assistance. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office expressed disappointment over the decision but vowed to appeal it. Earlier Report: Homeowners Impacted By Suffolk Co. Flooding Could Get Up To $50K In Repair Grants; Here's How “(We) will continue fighting to ensure storm-impacted residents…
Hackensack, NJ
Weather
'Helene Unravels:' Rainy Days Ahead For Some Eastern States After Hurricane
With rescue efforts from Hurricane Helene underway in southern states, showers are expected in northeastern states early this week, forecasters are saying. The storm made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane last Thursday and left hundreds stranded by flooding and at least 95 people dead in Virginia, Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee, multiple news outlets report. According to AccuWeather, Helene is expected to "unravel" over some mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states, bringing localized downpours, showers, and clouds through the end of the month. "Moist air…
Aldie, VA
Police & Fire
VSP Helicopters Rescue People Stranded On Roof Of TN Hospital Amid Hurricane Flooding (
Video
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Virginia State Police crews came to the rescue of dozens of people impacted by flood waters in Tennessee caused by Hurricane Helene as it rolled through the region. On Saturday afternoon, aviation assets from Abingdon, along with assets from Ballad Health rescued approximately 54 people from the roof of Unicoi County Hospital that wound up surrounded by flood waters in the wake of the storm. As of 4:40 p.m., Virginia State Police Aviation assets from Abingdon, Va., along with assets from Ballad Health and the... Posted by Virginia State Police on Friday, September 27, 2024 Two…
Smithtown, NY
News
Watch As Floodwaters Burst Through Smithtown Library Causing Millions Of Dollars In Damages
A dramatic video was just released of the torrential flood that tore through a Long Island library causing millions in damages. The Smithtown Library in Suffolk County uploaded surveillance videos taken Monday, Aug. 19, as heavy rains pushed into the building at One North Country Road in Smithtown. It collapsed walls, bashed open doors, and destroyed books and furniture. More than a foot of rain fell on parts of Long Island overnight on Aug. 19. The library kept its precious collection of rare historical items in a climate-controlled vault. The video shows floodwaters teari…
Towson, MD
Weather
Severe Thunderstorms May Bring Ping Pong-Sized Hail, 70 MPH Wind Gusts To DMV Region
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts of the DMV region as wicked weather is expected to roll through the region, forecasters are cautioning. Following a sweltering day, the National Weather Service is advising that parts of DC, Maryland, and Virginia may be subject to storms that may bring whipping winds approaching 70 mph and ping pong-sized hail to some areas. The Watch has been issued throughout the region through 11 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for areas along and west of the DC metro area until 11 PM tonight. The primary th…
Riverhead, NY
Business
AG On Lookout For Price Gougers Cashing In On Recent Long Island Flooding
State leaders are on the lookout for businesses hoping to cash in on the recent flooding that hit Long Island. New York Attorney General Letitia James issued an alert warning businesses against price gouging on essential items in Suffolk County. It comes after a federal emergency was declared in response to widespread flooding that damaged several homes and washed out roads. “As families in Suffolk County recover from the devastating aftermath of last week’s storm, I am warning businesses not to use this as an opportunity to unfairly raise prices,” James said. Earlier Report:&nbs…
Hackensack, NJ
Weather
Scorching Heat, Severe Storms: Your Forecast Leading Up To Labor Day In NJ, PA
The heat is going to ramp up before summer winds down in the Northeast. Heat advisories, warnings, and watches are in place this week across New Jersey and Pennsylvania as temperatures climb up to the high 90s, even feeling close to 100 degrees in some places, AccuWeather and the National Weather Service report. Tuesday, Aug. 27 is sunny with a high of 89 while Wednesday, Aug. 28 will be as hot as 97 degrees, the NWS said. According to AccuWeather, Real Feel temps could creep into the 90s on Tuesday, and up to 105 Wednesday. A heat advisory was in effect through 8 p.m. Wednesday for Bergen…
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
Police & Fire
Trumbull Woman, Dog Swept Away By Flood Waters Saved By Police, Fire
A Fairfield County woman became stuck in the raging river after she went in to save her dog and had to be rescued by police and fire personnel. The incident occurred in Trumbull around 10:15 a.m., Monday, Aug. 19, when her dog was swept away in the Pequonnock River. Trumbull Police rushed to the scene after receiving a 911 call that the Trumbull resident was on the phone with her friend when her dog went into the river and got swept away, the department said. She then went into the river to attempt to rescue her dog. Numerous police officers, Trumbull Center Fire Department, and Trumbull E…
Riverhead, NY
Weather
'We Will Rebuild': Powerful Storm, Flooding Leave Trail Of Destruction Across Suffolk County
At least six homes were heavily damaged and roads were washed out following a powerful storm system that brought drenching rain and widespread flooding to parts of New York and Connecticut. On Long Island, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine issued a state of emergency on Monday, Aug. 19, after surveying flood damage caused when up to nine inches of rain fell in parts of the county overnight. “Our longtime Mill Pond is gone. Six houses along here were damaged, their cesspools and personal belongings are now floating down this creek into the sound,” Romaine told reporters. Earlier Report:…
Oxford, CT
Police & Fire
2 Oxford Women Who Died After Being Swept Away By Flood Waters Identified By Police
Two Connecticut women who died after being swept away by floodwaters in separate incidents have been identified. According to the National Weather Service, the incidents occurred in New Haven County around 5:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, on Route 67 in Oxford, which received more than 10 inches of rain. According to Connecticut State Police Cpl. Daniel Loughman, the women were in vehicles stuck in floodwaters that washed away their cars from the Little River. One woman was killed when a firefighter attempted to rescue her but was unable to do so, and she was swept away, state police said. The …
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
Police & Fire
Severe Storms Lead To Flooding, Water Rescues, Road Washouts Across Fairfield County, CT
Rounds of severe storms with drenching downpours have closed roads, flooded homes, and destroyed roads across Connecticut. According to the National Weather Service, Monroe was one of the hardest-hit areas, with 9.98 inches of rain on Sunday, Aug. 18. Firefighters and police worked throughout the night to rescue trapped drivers and residents from rapid flooding. Related story - New Round Of Powerful Storms Packed With Heavy Rain Taking Aim At Drenched Region Monroe Police Chief Keith White said major roadways, including Route 34 and Route 111, were closed on Monday, Aug. 19. …
New Carrollton, MD
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Parts Of Maryland, Virginia
Some neighborhoods in Maryland and Virginia are subject to a Severe Thunderstorm Watch as intense weather begin making its way through the DMV region. The National Weather Service issued an alert on Sunday afternoon cautioning that from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., there is a chance for inclement weather that could bring heavy rains and whipping wind gusts. Forecasters said that damaging winds and isolated "large hail" is also possible during the storms. Pop up storms possible beforehand, but most likely window for storms in immediate DC area is 6-10p tonight. Some could be pretty heavy w/ some d…
White Plains, NY
News
Patients Moved After Sprinkler Malfunction Floods Wing At White Plains Hospital
Several patients had to be relocated after a sprinkler malfunction caused part of a Westchester County hospital to flood. The incident happened on Thursday morning, Aug. 15 at White Plains Hospital, when one of the building's wings was flooded, according to the hospital's Senior Director of Communications Michael Gelormino. Once the wing started flooding, staff worked to relocate patients to unaffected areas. No injuries were reported and all patients are safe, Gelormino said. Hospital staff are currently assessing the impacted areas to understand when patients can b…
White Plains, NY
News
Hochul Declares State Of Emergency For All Of NY, Sends Water Rescue Teams
As the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby slam much of New York with flooding, dangerous winds, and threaten to bring tornadoes, Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency and mobilized rescue teams. The declaration came on Friday, Aug. 9 after Debby's remnants arrived in New York, bringing severe flooding and gusty winds to much of the state as it moves northeast. In addition to flooding, the storm system's arrival has also prompted tornado watches for parts of the Hudson Valley and Capital Region. Hochul's declaration covers the entire state. Related Report - Tornado …
Lower Paxton, PA
Weather
Cinema Flooded, Warehouse Ripped Open, Church Destroyed When Debby Crossed Harrisburg (
Photos
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A cinema, a warehouse, and a church in the Harrisburg area have all closed after suffering severe damage due to the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby as it made its way across Pennsylvania. Central Pennsylvania was hit hard by heavy rain and high winds on Thursday, Aug. 8. The Harrisburg Brethren in Christ Church located in the 2200 block of Derry Street had its roof blown off as the storm came through. A note from our HBIC staff in the wake of today's storm: "Good morning, HBIC family, By now, you may have seen the... Posted by Harrisburg BIC Church on Friday, August 9, 2024 The …
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