Nor'easter barrels down on East Coast, threatens millions with severe flooding and powerful winds
September 25, 2026 / 8:46 PM EDT / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- A powerful nor'easter is heading to New England, generating storm-force winds and massive waves along the East Coast.
- Tens of millions of people are in the storm's path, leading to canceled events and evacuations in low-lying areas.
- Dangerous flooding is expected along the Mid-Atlantic coast, particularly near New Jersey and Delaware.
- Governors of New Jersey and New York have declared states of emergency in advance of the storm.
- Some coastal New Jersey towns are already experiencing flooding, with roads submerged and residents evacuating.
- Sea Bright anticipates winds up to 50 mph and flooding potentially reaching 6 feet on some streets.
- The storm has caused high surf and beach erosion in Ocean City, New Jersey.
- A state of emergency has been declared on New York's Long Island, with crews building sand walls to protect homes.
- The storm is impacting ferry services to and from Cape Cod islands and Block Island.
- The storm's early arrival in the fall season raises concerns about downed limbs and power outages due to remaining leaves on trees.