1 killed in dangerous floodwaters in Orange County; State of Emergency declared

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Hours of heavy rain produced life-threatening flash flooding across Hudson Valley sparking flash flood warnings and a rare flood emergency on Sunday.

Roads were closed throughout the area due to flooding, and many roads are slick and underwater. Even if certain roads are passable, drivers are urged to be very careful."I haven't seen this as bad since Sandy," Caramanno said, "This is supposed to be a stream, and it looks like a raging river."Rockland County Executive Ed Day urged residents to "remain indoors in a safe location" until the weather passed.

The National Weather Service reported a portion of US 6 near Fort Montgomery, in Orange County, New York, collapsed west of the Palisades Interstate Parkway on Sunday evening. "Downed wires, major flooding, it looks like the Colorado river running through here," said Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus.

New York Govenor Kathy Hochul issued a State of Emergency in response to the conditions throughout Orange County.

 

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