Heavy rain prompts flash flood emergency in parts of New York state
Heavy rain from the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast prompted flash flood alerts in parts of New York state Sunday. Heavy rain from the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast prompted flash flood alerts in parts of New York state Sunday. A flash flood warning and a flash flood emergency were both issued in the lower Hudson Valley, New York, by the National Weather Service. Southeastern Orange, western Putnam, Rockland and northern Westchester counties continue under flash flood warnings through 12:15 a.m. Monday, meteorologists said. Thunderstorms are impacting the area, which has already seen 5 to 8 inches of rainfall. MORE: Islamic State leader killed on motorcycle by US drones Russia had 'harassed': Officials County Executive Steve Neuhaus declared a state of emergency in Orange County, New York, due to Sunday's storms. Neuhaus later confirmed the drowning death of a woman in her mid-30s he said was trying to leave her house with her dog when she got swept up. Officials are