Deadly Storms and Flash Floods Ravage Northeast, Prompting State of Emergency and Road Closures

Orange County in New York is under a state of emergency after unprecedented flooding caused by a severe storm resulted in the death of 43-year-old Pamela Nugent. The storm, described as a 1-in-1,000-year event, caused major damage to infrastructure, including washed-out roads and collapsed bridges. First responders rescued dozens of people caught off guard by the rapidly rising floodwaters. Governor Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency for Orange County and is assessing the damage to request FEMA assistance. The affected areas are in need of federal disaster declaration due to the estimated tens of millions of dollars in damages.