Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:39am on 01 Aug 2025,Friday Weather & Environment
A devastating summer storm unleashed flash flooding across the U.S. East Coast on July 31, forcing states of emergency in New York City and New Jersey. The Clearview Expressway in Queens turned into a river, trapping vehicles—including a semi-truck—where rising waters rescued all occupants safely . Subway stations like Grand Central and Jay Street‑MetroTech were inundated with water cascading onto platforms, halting commuter rail and LIRR services and prompting evacuations from an overheated train in Queens . Airports from JFK to Newark and LaGuardia saw over 1,170 flight cancellations, while major highways including the Long Island and Staten Island Expressways were closed. Forecasts call for up to 5 inches of rain, with continued flood watches and safety advisories in effect.
