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Flash Flooding Strands Drivers in Queens Amid Localized State of Emergency

Eyewitness News ABC7NYAugust 5, 20252 min9,576 views
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Widespread Flooding in Queens

  • ⚠️ Flash flooding has caused a localized state of emergency in New York City, with significant issues reported in Queens.
  • πŸš— The Clearview Expressway at Northern Boulevard in Bayside was inundated, leaving drivers stranded with their cars submerged.
  • πŸ’§ In Bayside, water levels rose rapidly, approaching and eventually infiltrating the Bayside Library.

Citywide Traffic Disruptions

  • 🚦 The heavy rainfall has created a traffic mess across the city, impacting travel even before the height of rush hour.
  • πŸ—ΊοΈ Commuters heading towards the Holland Tunnel are experiencing significant delays and chaos due to the widespread flooding.
  • πŸ™οΈ The rain has caused pervasive problems, making it difficult to navigate throughout the five boroughs.
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