Photos show extreme flooding in New York's Hudson Valley that left 1 dead, several missing

Isabelle Butera and David Baratz, Rockland/Westchester Journal News

July 10, 2023 at 10:30 AM·1 min read

New York's Hudson Valley region experienced extreme flooding that left roadways inaccessible and at least one person dead after heavy rain swept through the area Sunday.

While residents and officials are still surveying the damage, officials told The Associated Press that the storm had already wrought tens of millions of dollars in damage.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul confirmed to WCBS radio that several people were missing and one home was washed away.

New York's West Point University recorded 8 inches of rain since 12:55 p.m. on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

According to the National Weather Service, over 10 million Americans were under flood watches or warnings, as of Monday morning. A consolidating frontal system nearing the northern Mid-Atlantic coastline combined with atmospheric moisture content created the heavy rain that leads to flash flooding.

The front is expected to pass by Tuesday, when the heaviest of rain will end.

Floods force closures: Road washouts force closures around Rockland, Orange through Monday after storm flooding

US weather news: 1 dead in Northeast floods; 42 million face oppressive heat

New York flood photos

Heavy rains flooded a parking lot on Old Yorktown Rd; in Shrub Oak, N.Y. July 10, 2023. Torrential storms Sunday evening led to flash flooding and at least one fatality in New York’s Hudson Valley (Via OlyDrop)

Emergency personnel used a boat to rescue residents of flooded homes on Lowland Hill Rd. in Stony Point, N.Y. July 9, 2023. Torrential rain led to flash flooding throughout the Lower Hudson Valley, causing road closures in Rockland, Putnam, and northern Westchester County. (Via OlyDrop)

Route 202 in Yorktown, N.Y. was flooded July 10, 2023 after torrential storms Sunday evening led to flash flooding and at least one fatality in New York’s Hudson Valley. (Via OlyDrop)

Emergency personnel tend to a resident of home on Lowland Hill Rd. in Stony Point, N.HY. after rescuing the man from his flooded home July 9, 2023. Torrential rain led to flash flooding throughout the Lower Hudson Valley, causing road closures in Rockland, Putnam, and northern Westchester County. (Via OlyDrop)

Vehicles make their way through flood waters on Old Yorktown Rd; in Shrub Oak, N.Y. July 10, 2023. Torrential storms Sunday evening led to flash flooding and at least one fatality in New York’s Hudson Valley (Via OlyDrop)

Charles S. Eccher Park on Lowland Hill Rd. in Stony Point, N.Y. was flooded due to heavy rains July 9, 2023. Torrential rain led to flash flooding throughout the Lower Hudson Valley, causing road closures in Rockland, Putnam, and northern Westchester County. (Via OlyDrop)

Emergency personnel work at the scene of flooded homes on Lowland Hill Rd. in Stony Point, N.Y. July 9, 2023. Several residents in two homes had to be rescued due to the flooding. Torrential rain led to flash flooding throughout the Lower Hudson Valley, causing road closures in Rockland, Putnam, and northern Westchester County. (Via OlyDrop)

Homes were flooded on Lowland Hill Rd. in Stony Point, N.Y. July 9, 2023. Torrential rain led to flash flooding throughout the Lower Hudson Valley, causing road closures in Rockland, Putnam, and northern Westchester County. (Via OlyDrop)

Contributing: Associated Press

This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: New York, Hudson Valley flood photos: Roads covered, homes damaged

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