Severe storms spawn tornadoes and flash floods across the Northeast US

Severe storms spawn tornadoes and flash floods across the Northeast US

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The National Weather Service said flash-flood warnings moved into New England as heavy rain continued across the Northeast on July 29, prompting rescues and hundreds of flight cancellations; rainfall totals of 2-7 inches heightened the flood risk. The storm system, which first affected the region on July 18, initially received a level-2 severe weather risk for the tri-state area and was later upgraded to level-3 alerts, warning of winds over 70 mph, hail and isolated tornadoes.

By July 24, the agency had verified four tornadoes in New Jersey and two in Pennsylvania, with three of the New Jersey tornadoes touching down in Sussex and Morris counties, causing road damage but no injuries. The same system also produced tornadoes and flash flooding in Kentucky and West Virginia before moving eastward, leading to road closures and widespread flight disruptions across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

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July 29, 2026
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Flash flood warnings move into New England as heavy rain continues across the Northeast
Flash flood warnings move into New England as heavy rain continues across the Northeast

CNN • 29 Jul 06:37

A slow-moving storm system is bringing 2-7 inches of rain to parts of New York, New England and Pennsylvania, prompting flash-flood warnings, rescues and hundreds of flight cancellations.

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July 27, 2026
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Strong storm brings flash-flood risk to the Northeast through Thursday
Strong storm brings flash-flood risk to the Northeast through Thursday

CNN • 27 Jul 18:22

A powerful storm system moving from the Great Lakes to the Northeast could produce up to a month’s worth of rain in a few days, prompting flash-flood warnings across the region.

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July 22, 2026
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National Weather Service verifies four tornadoes across New Jersey amid Tuesday storm
National Weather Service verifies four tornadoes across New Jersey amid Tuesday storm

News12 | New Jersey • 22 Jul 22:23

The National Weather Service confirmed four tornadoes—three in northern New Jersey and one in Cape May—during Tuesday's severe weather, with damage limited to trees and no reported property loss.

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Tornadoes and Flash Flooding Hit Kentucky and West Virginia as Storm System Moves East
Tornadoes and Flash Flooding Hit Kentucky and West Virginia as Storm System Moves East

The New York Times • 22 Jul 06:15

A widespread storm system produced tornado warnings, flash flooding and wind damage in Kentucky and West Virginia on Tuesday, prompting rescues and evacuations before moving toward New England.

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July 21, 2026
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Two tornadoes touch down in northern New Jersey, prompting alerts and travel disruptions
Two tornadoes touch down in northern New Jersey, prompting alerts and travel disruptions

CBS News • 21 Jul 21:50

Two tornadoes were confirmed in Sussex and Morris counties on Tuesday, causing road damage but no injuries, while a statewide tornado watch led to travel delays and airport diversions.

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Severe storms cause flash floods, travel disruptions across New York and Mid-Atlantic
Severe storms cause flash floods, travel disruptions across New York and Mid-Atlantic

FOX Weather • 21 Jul 16:31

Intense thunderstorms have triggered flash flooding, road closures and widespread flight cancellations for millions in the New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut and surrounding states.

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July 18, 2026
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Severe thunderstorms bring high winds, flooding risk to Northeast
Severe thunderstorms bring high winds, flooding risk to Northeast

The New York Times • 18 Jul 17:43

The National Weather Service warned of winds exceeding 70 mph, flash-flood threats and a tornado watch affecting areas from Baltimore to New York City on Saturday.

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Severe Storms Bring Tornado and Flood Risks to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
Severe Storms Bring Tornado and Flood Risks to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut

NBC New York • 18 Jul 16:17

The National Weather Service has issued level-3 severe weather alerts for the tri-state area, warning of possible tornadoes, flash flooding, strong winds and hail as a vigorous storm system moves through the region.

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July 17, 2026
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Weekend storms bring thunder, hail and tornado risk to East Coast, affecting over 90 million people
Weekend storms bring thunder, hail and tornado risk to East Coast, affecting over 90 million people

New York Post • 17 Jul 17:11

A cold front moving across the Eastern United States this weekend will trigger thunderstorms, hail, strong winds and a limited tornado threat, while also raising flash-flood concerns for parts of the Ohio Valley and Northeast.

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Northeastern U.S. Faces Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Risk Saturday
Northeastern U.S. Faces Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Risk Saturday

NBC New York • 17 Jul 14:24

The National Weather Service rates the tri-state area at level 2 of 5 for severe weather on Saturday, with threats including strong winds, flash flooding, isolated tornadoes and hail.

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