Storms prompted flash flood warnings across the New York City metropolitan area Monday night, with photos showing severe flooding across the city and in parts of New York state and New Jersey. Heavy rain moved through the region Monday,

Heavy rain inundated the region with flash flooding that stranded vehicles in roadways, closed subway lines and led to the declaration of states of emergency.

Footage shows wooden slats from the home on the ground with other debris. The blast took place around the same time heavy rainfall hit the northeast.

Roads and streets, meanwhile, are likely to flood during the downpour, said the Office of Emergency Management’s advisory. Flooded roads could spell trouble for the city’s bus riders and drivers. The city warned motorists not to drive through flooded roads.

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