Watch: Flash flooding and storms lash New York and New Jersey
A flash flood warning was issued for all five boroughs of New York City, while watches and warnings were also in place across surrounding areas including Baltimore, Newark, New Jersey, and Arlington, Virginia.
Some 50 million Americans across the Northeast were under flood watches.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency late on Monday 'due to flash flooding and high levels of rainfall in parts of the state'.
He urged residents to 'stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel', adding 'stay safe, New Jersey', in a post on X.
Videos posted online showed floodwaters rushing through streets. One clip captured cars submerged in New Jersey as alarms blared in the background.
Flash flooding was reported in Bergen and Union counties, where the National Weather Service warned of 'life-threatening' conditions.
Some buses and trains in New Jersey were delayed due to the weather.
Meanwhile in New York City, some subway services were suspended or running with severe delays because of heavy rainfall, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority said.
Footage shared on social media showed water surging into underground stations. One video appeared to show a Manhattan platform completely flooded, with passengers climbing onto train seats to escape the rising water.
City officials urged residents to steer clear of flood-prone areas. 'If you live in a basement apartment or low-lying area, be ready to move to higher ground,' New York City Emergency Management said in a post on X.
On Staten Island, railway services were suspended in both directions due to flooding. A flood warning was issued for the area which had recorded about 4 to 6 inches (10.2 to 15.2 centimetres) of rain, according to NYC's emergency notification system.
At least one water rescue operation was under way in Westchester County, north of New York City.
'At this time, residents are still strongly advised to avoid all travel unless fleeing an area that is subject to flooding, or under an evacuation order,' said Carolyn Fortino, a spokesperson for the county executive.
Airports across the East Coast also faced widespread disruption. A total of 1,966 flights were cancelled and more than 10,000 were delayed.
Ground stops were issued at LaGuardia and Newark Liberty airports, while John F. Kennedy Airport warned of widespread delays.
United Airlines, which has a hub at Newark, said: 'Severe weather conditions are impacting operations at Newark Liberty with a ground stop issued to manage volume and limit congestion.'
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