According to Governor Kathy Hochul, several people are still missing. She declared a state of emergency for Orange County, about 50 miles north of New York City, and Ontario. Hochul warned of life-threatening flooding and called on people to avoid flooded roads.
The heavy rain also hit the US Military Academy at West Point, according to CNN. There, several people had to flee from their cars, which were enclosed by the water. The weather service spoke of a severe storm front and also issued a flood warning in parts of New York City.