Flash Floods Leave Residents Stranded and Frustrated | New York City News

Flash floods hit Elizabeth, New Jersey with terrifying speed, turning streets into rivers and forcing over 100 rescues as drivers ignored warnings to stay out of floodwaters. Homes suffered severe basement flooding, with one resident already spending $15,000 last year — and now facing more damage as officials struggle to keep up. Residents took matters into their own hands, clearing drains on North Avenue while demanding better infrastructure. In Linden, vehicles sat submerged and died within minutes — a stark reminder of how fast disaster strikes. The city says it’s working on fixes, but residents are left footing the bill for costly repairs and growing frustration over ignored pleas for help. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a6d65bfb9289f89b