Powerful storm threatens U.S. East Coast with flooding rains

A powerful storm was pummeling the U.S. East coast with heavy rains, gusty winds and coastal flooding Sunday, with states of emergency declared in New Jersey and New York City and the surrounding region.The big picture: Coastal flood warnings were in effect for much of the East Coast, including NYC, from the nor'easter that began slamming parts of the Carolinas on Saturday, and which prompted water rescues in Columbus County, N.C., and Georgetown, S.C., on Sunday.Latest key messages on significant coastal impacts from a strong coastal storm along the East Coast. weather.govPosted by U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) on Sunday, October 12, 2025Coastal flood-related advisories stretched from northern Florida to New England from the storm that's set to linger into Tuesday, according to per a Sunday National Weather Service forecast discussion.Threat level: N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul said on X her office is "ready to assist local partners" as "damaging winds" and heavy rain moved in, noting the potential for flooding and power outages, as she declared an emergency for NYC, Long Island, and Westchester. There were reports of tidal flooding across Delaware and southern New Jersey on Sunday, the NWS' Philadelphia/Mount Holly office said on its social media accounts."Impacts from moderate coastal flooding and substantial beach erosion are ongoing around communities down the shore and even along the bayside," it said, noting high winds were expected to peak into the overnight hours, with gusts along the coast of 50-60 mph set to continue."We are expecting additional arounds of Moderate to potentially Major coastal flooding during the next high tide cycles overnight and Monday afternoon," it said.Meanwhile, heavy rainfall continued along the Carolinas' coast, where the NWS' Weather Prediction Center warned of a level 2/4 risk of exessive rainfall amid the threat of scattered instances of flash flooding.Zoom in: "More isolated instances of flash flooding will also be possible along the coast of the Mid-Atlantic to southern New England, with the threat for southern New England lingering into Monday," per the NWS discussion."The greatest risk will be along the Mid-Atlantic coast where the combination of strong onshore winds, high surf, and strong astronomical tides are leading to major coastal flooding," it said.Flooded roads and inundated structures were possible along the waterfront. The NWS warned high surf was expected for most East Coast beaches which it said "will generate strong, dangerous rip currents and likely lead to areas of beach erosion." Damaging wind gusts were possible along the coastal Mid-Atlantic and southern New England, which the NWS said may lead to "scattered power outages."Between the lines: The strongest nor'easters are getting stronger, with maximum wind speeds of these most intense storms and hourly precipitation rates increasing, research shows.Go deeper: Alaska storm sweeps away homes: Rescue operation under wayEditor's note: This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.

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