Severe Flooding Impacts I-95 Corridor from New Jersey to Rhode Island

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On September 13, a series of intense thunderstorms resulted in significant flooding along the I-95 corridor stretching from northern New Jersey to Rhode Island. Notable areas affected included Paramus and Paterson in New Jersey, as well as southeastern New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Rainfall totals ranged from 5 to 7 inches, with Westport, Connecticut, experiencing the highest amount at 7.39 inches. Thirteen drivers required rescue from floodwaters in Westport, and similar rescue operations took place in New Jersey. Numerous lanes of I-95 were submerged, causing major disruptions to travel throughout the area. Additional rain could lead to further flooding challenges. Disclosure:This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using Ai-assisted tools ai-generated

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00:00Heavy thunderstorms brought severe flooding to the I-95 corridor on Sunday morning.

00:05Flooding stretched from northern New Jersey through Connecticut and into Rhode Island.

00:09In Paramus, New Jersey, a half-marathon course was submerged by fast-moving water.

00:14Runners were forced to navigate through floodwater, reaching chest level.

00:18Between 5 and 7 inches of rain fell across parts of the region.

00:23Westport, Connecticut, recorded a maximum of 7.39 inches of rainfall.

00:27Thirteen motorists were rescued after becoming trapped in floodwater in Westport.

00:32Water rescues were also reported in Patterson and Paramus, New Jersey.

00:36Multiple lanes of I-95 flooded in Stamford and Westport, disrupting regional travel.

00:42More than 50 vehicles at a Tesla dealership in Totowa were affected by rising water.

00:48Flooding also forced basement apartment evacuations in West Warwick, Rhode Island.

00:52Roads were closed across parts of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

00:56The widespread flooding highlights continued travel risks from repeated heavy rainfall.

01:01Disclosure.

01:02This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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