According to the National Weather Service (NWS) on the 26th, a Nor’easter accompanied by strong winds and heavy rain flooded streets and roads in major northeastern cities, including New York and New Jersey.
Severe Storm Damage Across New York and New Jersey
In Brooklyn, New York, a fallen tree resulted in the tragic death of a housing authority employee. The severe weather also caused widespread flight cancellations and left tens of thousands of households without power.
Impact of the Nor’easter Weather Event
As captured in Reuters photos, families in affected areas like Wildwood, New Jersey, were forced to navigate flooded streets carrying their belongings through the aftermath of the torrential downpours brought by the powerful Nor’easter system.
