State area on Monday night, inundating the region with flash flooding that stranded vehicles in roadways, closed subway lines and led to the declaration of states of emergency.Flash flood watches and warnings were issued in New York and New Jersey as downpours moved through the region on Monday night.

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.

New York and New Jersey hit by torrential rain and flash floods, forcing highway closures, suspending subway lines and flight delays.