Fatality Confirmed In NY After Severe Storms With Flash Flooding

At least one fatality has been confirmed in New York where flash flooding from a slow-moving severe storm system hit the Hudson Valley region hard where widespread damage has been reported and as much as 8 inches of rainfall fell in some spots.

A look at road damage from flash flooding in Orange County on Sunday evening, July 9.
Photo Credit: *New York State Police*

Joe Lombardi

07/10/2023 8:10 a.m.

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In Orange County where the epicenter of the storm struck, the person was killed during the height of the storm on Sunday, July 9.

On Monday morning, July 10, "storm and emergency officials remain on scene to conduct damage assessments," according to the county's emergency management office.

A State of Emergency remains in effect for the Highlands remains in place. Route 218 leading into West Point is closed after part of the roadway collapsed.

New York State Police said early Monday that troopers assisted dozens of motorists and are continuing a check of all remaining vehicles still stranded in the area to "ensure that there is no one left behind."

While showers lingered in parts of New York and western Connecticut early Monday morning, the bulk of the storm is now headed to New England, with heavy rain expected during the day in Boston.

This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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