Several subway lines were impacted by flooding. A photo from the 28th Street station in Manhattan showed water gushing from a drain and soaking the platform. Water was pooling on the platform at 34th Street-Penn Station, one of the city's busiest subway stops, as riders carefully maneuvered around.

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.

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