Flash Flooding Hits NY, NJ, CT, Disrupts Half-Marathon — SkimNews
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- Flash flooding hit parts of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, triggering water rescues and stranding motorists across the region
- Half-marathon runners had to wade through waist-deep flood waters after the race was interrupted by the storm
- Connecticut officials reported parts of the state saw up to seven inches of rain in a very short period, per CBS News
- Cars were submerged in the floodwaters as the storm overwhelmed roads in the tri-state area
Why it matters: Connecticut's reported seven inches of rain in a brief window overwhelmed drainage and roadways simultaneously — stranding drivers mid-commute and runners mid-race. The event underscores how short-duration rainfall can paralyze transportation infrastructure across a densely populated corridor in a matter of hours.
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