Severe flash flooding struck New York City, Westchester County, Staten Island, and Rockland County, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic

New Yorkers in basement apartments were told to be ready to leave and New Jersey’s governor declared a state of emergency after heavy rains in the northeast caused flash flooding, officials said

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A flood watch is in effect for Staten Island from 2 p.m. Monday through midnight, with the National Weather Service warning of potential scattered thunderstorms and possible flash flooding across New York City.

Heavy rains during the evening brought flooding, road closures and power outages throughout New Jersey, which is under a state of emergency.

The region was hit with heavy rain Monday evening, resulting in flash floods that not only impacted roads and air travel, but also the transit system.

Flooding at the Rockland Plaza in Nanuet was just one of many locations across the Tri-State area slammed with heavy, soaking rain.

Intense afternoon and evening storms brought flash flooding to the tri-state Monday, with the sudden and heavy downpours leading to impassable roads and dangerous conditions for drivers. Flash flood warnings were issued for different counties in and around New York City starting after 3 p.

At 4:02 p.m. on Monday, the National Weather Service issued an updated flood watch in effect until Tuesday at midnight for Passaic, Hudson, Bergen, Essex and Union counties.