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Historic flooding slams Northeast, causing major damage

First publishedJul 30, 12:12 UTC
Last updatedJul 31, 06:08 UTC · just now ago
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Nearly a foot of rain fell in less than a day in parts of the Northeast during a historic flooding event. Rob Marciano has a look at the damage.

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Historic flooding hit the Northeast after nearly a foot of rain fell in less than a day. Rivers overflowed and streets flooded, damaging homes and businesses. Emergency crews rescued people and assessed the damage. Reporter Rob Marciano showed the affected areas on television.

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Such heavy rain can destroy property and disrupt daily life for many people. It also highlights the need for better flood preparation in the region.

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How much rain fell in the Northeast during the flood?
Nearly a foot of rain fell in less than a day.
Who reported on the damage for CBS News?
Reporter Rob Marciano looked at the damage.
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    Historic flooding slams Northeast, causing major damage

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