Ida triggers devastating tornadoes, flooding in New Jersey and New York

Ida is dumping extremely heavy rain across the New York City region, triggering flash flooding and even tornadoes. The flooding in New Jersey and New York City was so severe that the National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Emergency for the first time, ever.

State of Emergency in NYC, NY, NJ due to historic flooding

Governor Kathy Hochul, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy all declared a state of emergency as historic flash floods overtook Brooklyn, Queens, and parts of the NYC subway.

State of Emergency declared in New Jersey

As New Jersey was dealing with tornadoes, flooding, and power outages from a major storm, Governor Phil Murphy issued a state of emergency.