Nor'easter Hits New York: Flood and Power Outage
The Nor'easter affecting New York and New Jersey caused floods, strong winds, and falling trees, leaving thousands without power.
A powerful Nor'easter that dominated the northeast of the United States struck New York, New Jersey, and the surrounding Tri‑State area on Sunday, September 27, negatively affecting daily life. While the region was declared a “First Alert Weather Day,” numerous warnings were issued for coastal areas due to flooding, high waves, strong winds, and power outages. A state of emergency was declared in parts of New York and New Jersey.
Flood Risk Increases Along the Coast
Rising waters in the coastal areas of New York and New Jersey submerged roads and some residential zones. In certain streets of Far Rockaway, water levels impeded vehicle movement, and damage to some vehicles was reported. A coastal flood warning was issued for the Tri‑State coast until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, and a high‑wave warning for ocean beaches until 8:00 p.m.
Hundreds of Trees Toppled
Strong winds, amplified by heavy rainfall, toppled numerous trees across New York and New Jersey. New York Emergency Management officials reported a surge in tree and large branch reports, especially in Queens. In Livingston, New Jersey, crews worked to remove fallen large trees from the roads.
Thousands of People Lose Power on Long Island
PSEG Long Island restored power to more than 93,700 customers in the Long Island and Rockaways areas by noon on Sunday. Nevertheless, it was reported that 18,501 customers were still without electricity as of 12:00. The company said that during the storm more than 1,000 trees and 530 large branches were uprooted.
Outages Decrease in New York
Con Edison crews have restored power to 21,139 customers in New York City and Westchester since Friday. Just before 13:00 on Sunday, it was announced that 1,549 customers in the area were still without electricity. In Queens, 285 customers were reported to have no access to power.
Rainfall Totals Capture Attention
Measurements in the region recorded 3.75 inches of rain in Toms River, 2.9 inches in Belmar, 2.85 inches in Montauk, 2.28 inches in Islip, and 1.68 inches in Central Park. It was reported that rainfall could continue in intervals until Monday morning, while the system could fully withdraw from the area by Tuesday morning.
Wind Speed Reached 74 Miles
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced a serious loss of sand in Brigantine and Atlantic City, and that wind speeds reached 74 miles in Surf City. Sheriff Shaun Golden of Monmouth County reported that waves 6 to 12 feet high along the 27‑mile coastline were causing severe erosion on the dunes and shorelines.
60‑Mile Wind in Suffolk County
Strong wind, flooding, and coastal erosion also affected the Suffolk County area of Long Island. County manager Ed Romaine reported that roughly 8,000 to 9,000 people were left without power in various areas including Patchogue, Blue Point, and Huntington; that wind speeds reached up to 60 miles per hour east of Montauk; and that hundreds of trees were uprooted.
Transportation Disruption at Airports
The storm also affected air travel. At LaGuardia Airport, a temporary flight suspension was initiated at 08:25 on Sunday morning due to wind. Prior to the suspension, the airport had recorded 126 delays and 3 cancellations. John F. Kennedy Airport reported 42 delays and 6 cancellations, while Newark Liberty Airport logged 25 delays and 5 cancellations. In the afternoon, the average delay time at LaGuardia rose to about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Long Beach Train Services Halted
Long Island Rail Road's services on the Long Beach line were suspended in the Sunday afternoon due to flooding near Island Park. While shuttle buses were deployed for passengers between Valley Stream and Long Beach, NICE Bus also accepted tickets on the N15 line between Long Beach and Rockville Centre.
Erosion Effect on the Coasts
Waves generated by the storm increased erosion along the shorelines of New Jersey's coast. In Manasquan, officials continued a voluntary evacuation call for elderly people and those with special needs. Authorities in the area warned that a moderate level of coastal flooding could occur on Sunday due to high tides.
Storm Resulting in Death
Due to a nor'easter, 56‑year‑old New York City Housing Authority employee Leighton Brown in Brooklyn was trapped under a falling tree.He lost his life.Due to the storm, thousands of people in the northeast were left without electricity, while more than 40,000 customers in New York and about 30,000 in Connecticut were reported to be without power on Saturday morning.
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