"Devastating Flash Floods Engulf Northeast, Prompting Emergency Declarations and Rescues"
Flash floods caused by torrential downpours in the U.S. Northeast have led to road washouts, overwhelmed rivers, and the death of a woman swept away in front of her fiancé. Over 13 million Americans are under flood watches and warnings, with damages estimated at $3 billion to $5 billion. More than 1,000 flights were delayed or canceled, and train services were suspended due to flooding. Vermont and New York were the hardest hit states, with Vermont experiencing the worst flooding since Hurricane Irene in 2011. Swift boat rescues have saved around 50 isolated individuals, and further flooding is expected overnight.