At Least 43 Dead As Idas Remnants Spawn Weather Chaos In Northeast

At least 43 deaths were reported in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut as the remnants of Hurricane Ida assailed the Northeast, sparking torrential rain, flash-flood emergencies and even a tornado warning.

In New York City, at least 12 people died after being trapped in flooded basements or in vehicles, ranging in age from 2 to 86. At least 23 people died in New Jersey, including four people in an apartment complex in Elizabeth. Pennsylvania officials also reported multiple fatalities outside Philadelphia, according to The Associated Press.

About 150,000 homes across the four-state region were without power on Thursday in the aftermath of the storm.

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio declared a state of emergency for the city and Gov. Kathy Hochul for the state. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency in all 21 counties.

New Yorks Metropolitan Transit Authority said there was extremely limited service Thursday morning and urged people to stay home. NJ Transit rail services were suspended .

Videos on social media showed city subway platforms deluged by stormwater. Parts of Newark International Airport appeared flooded, and there were growing reports of cars trapped in rising waters.

Wild scene in the subway tonight #subwaycreatures #ida pic.twitter.com/G5MJp1qGhw

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Wild scene in the subway tonight #subwaycreatures #ida pic.twitter.com/G5MJp1qGhw
Rick (@SubwayCreatures) September 2, 2021

The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado in New Jersey near Trenton and neighboring Pennsylvania, urging residents to take cover immediately. Footage of the storm showed a large funnel cloud passing a bridge connecting the two states, and local media released initial reports of severe damage to some homes. Another tornado was reported in Annapolis, Maryland , causing widespread damage and leaving about 2,500 people without power.

Rain poured in sheets across the nations largest city as New Yorkers phones buzzed with a National Weather Service warning declaring the flash floods a dangerous and life-threatening situation. The sky lit up repeatedly throughout the evening with bright blasts of lightning, and the streets in the western part of Queens, turned into swift, shallow rivers.

The NWS urged New York City residents to move to high ground amid flash flooding and to not attempt to travel unless fleeing a dangerous area. Central Park saw more than 3 inches of rain in a single hour, surpassing the 1.94 inches in an hour that occurred during Tropical Storm Henri on Aug. 21, which was believed to be the record.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION, the NWS wrote on Twitter just before 10 p.m. EDT. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
National Weather Service (@NWS) September 2, 2021

To be clear... this particular warning for NYC is the second time we've ever issued a Flash Flood Emergency (It's the first one for NYC). The first time we've issued a Flash Flood Emergency was for Northeast New Jersey a an hour ago. https://t.co/7k55jeXbpb

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To be clear... this particular warning for NYC is the second time we've ever issued a Flash Flood Emergency (It's the first one for NYC). The first time we've issued a Flash Flood Emergency was for Northeast New Jersey a an hour ago. https://t.co/7k55jeXbpb
NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) September 2, 2021

Parts of the tri-state area had seen 6, 7 or 8 inches of rain in 48 hours. The National Weather Service office in New York said it was the first time it had ever issued a flash flood emergency for New York City.

We are seeing way too many reports of water rescues and stranded motorists, the NWS in New York said. Do not drive through flooded roadways. You do not know how deep the water is and it is too dangerous.

Later Wednesday, Gov. Hochul declared a state of emergency to aid residents impacted by the storm.

New Yorkers are very concerned tonight and theyre scared, she told CNN Wednesday night, urging residents to stay put while adding she could not guarantee rescue workers would be able to rescue those who leave their homes and get trapped in floodwaters.

This is what happens when you have a neglected 100+ year old subway system and throw in a flash flood emergency. pic.twitter.com/rzYWunp05B

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This is what happens when you have a neglected 100+ year old subway system and throw in a flash flood emergency. pic.twitter.com/rzYWunp05B
Rebecca Katz (@RebeccaKKatz) September 2, 2021

Just landed back in NYC after a trip abroad and this is the scene from my Uber heading out of JFK. pic.twitter.com/vfypB5ql5C

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Just landed back in NYC after a trip abroad and this is the scene from my Uber heading out of JFK. pic.twitter.com/vfypB5ql5C
James West (@jameswest2010) September 2, 2021

The storm also prompted suspensions at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships, underway in Queens, amid a tornado watch.

Hurricane Ida made landfall on Sunday as a Category 4 behemoth, packing sustained winds of about 150 mph and causing catastrophic damage across Louisiana. Much of New Orleans remains without power days later, although officials have confirmed just seven fatalities related to the storm so far. The true toll is likely to rise as rescue workers sift through neighborhoods devastated by Ida.

The storm diminished in strength as it moved inland and has been downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone, but it has continued to wallop states with severe winds and rain.

Updated observed rainfall totals for the last 48 hours ending 11 pm Wednesday September 1st. Most of this rain has fallen during the last 12-24 hours. We needed to increase the color scale values from the map we previously posted with totals through 8 pm. pic.twitter.com/B9gIPnLsTw

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Updated observed rainfall totals for the last 48 hours ending 11 pm Wednesday September 1st. Most of this rain has fallen during the last 12-24 hours. We needed to increase the color scale values from the map we previously posted with totals through 8 pm. pic.twitter.com/B9gIPnLsTw
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