State area on Monday night, inundating the region with flash flooding that stranded vehicles in roadways, closed subway lines and led to the declaration of states of emergency.Flash flood watches and warnings were issued in New York and New Jersey as downpours moved through the region on Monday night.

Flash flooding hit New York City and New Jersey declared a state of emergency as storms soaked the Northeast on Monday night. A flood warning was in effect for all five boroughs of New York City as New Yorkers filmed subway stations filling up with water.

New York and New Jersey hit by torrential rain and flash floods, forcing highway closures, suspending subway lines and flight delays.