What caused the flooding?

Heavy rain from a storm system led to flash floods in the Northeast.

How much rain fell in some places?

Some areas got up to five inches, while others saw nearly a foot of rain in less than a day.

What should people do during such floods?

People should avoid walking or driving through flood water and follow local emergency instructions.

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Videos show dangerous flooding in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania

First publishedJul 29, 13:16 UTC

Last updatedJul 30, 13:38 UTC · 7m ago

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Answer

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.

Reported by 4 outlets — CBS News. See all sources ↓

Heavy rain caused flash floods in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Videos show water covering streets and damaging homes. Some areas got up to five inches of rain, while others saw nearly a foot of rain in less than a day. First responders helped people leave flooded roads.

Why it matters

Flooding can damage homes, disrupt travel and threaten safety. People should stay informed and avoid walking or driving through flood water.

In brief

What caused the flooding?: Heavy rain from a storm system led to flash floods in the Northeast.
How much rain fell in some places?: Some areas got up to five inches, while others saw nearly a foot of rain in less than a day.
What should people do during such floods?: People should avoid walking or driving through flood water and follow local emergency instructions.

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While all pieces come from CBS News, they highlight different angles—some stress the immediate chaos and damage, others emphasize rainfall totals and emergency response, and others provide maps or connect the storm to earlier tornadoes.

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CBS NewsJul 30, 12:12reports up to 5 inches of rain in New Jersey
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CBS NewsJul 30, 12:12highlights first responders pulling people from flooded streets
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CBS NewsJul 30, 12:12provides maps showing flood risk areas across the Northeast
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CBS NewsJul 30, 12:12links the storm system to earlier Midwest tornadoes moving into New England

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