Fairfield, New Jersey police illustrated one such example of the perils of driving Friday by showing one of their officers rescuing a driver who became stranded in feet of floodwaters.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared a State of Emergency Friday for the Garden State as areas from Manasquan to Newark saw several inches of rain.

Several water rescues had taken as of Friday afternoon, but there were no reports of any significant injuries or missing people associated with the weather event.

Others who ventured out onto the roads found several prominent highways and parkways closed due to floodwaters. In Brooklyn, multiple cars were stranded with water up to their windows on Prospect Expressway.  The NWS reported closures along the Hutchison River Parkway, Bronx Run Parkway, Major Deegan Expressway, Grand Central Parkway, and even part of the FDR Drive due to floodwaters.

Landslides with mud were also reported by emergency management in the hillier terrain of Lower Westchester.

It wasn’t just those traveling by trains and automobiles affected by rising waters. Parking lots and ramps were flooded at LaGuardia Airport, shutting down access to Terminal A. The airport said their airport fuel farm was also unreachable due to floods.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said flights were still arriving and departing at area airports, although intermittent ground stops are likely as heavy rain continues lashing the region.

“Airport staff is continuously monitoring the runways, roadways and terminals and will immediately activate water pumps if necessary,” the FAA said. “Flooding may impact the roadways surrounding the airports and police will redirect traffic. Travelers should leave ample time when heading to the airports.”

New York Public Schools remained in session Friday and officials expressed confidence they would be able to get students home safely.

“We have been in touch with all vendors, and have not heard of major issues so far,” said New York Public Schools Press Secretary Nathaniel Styer. “We are asking bus companies to leave early for pickup, and as always, to take all safety precautions.”

The community of Valley Stream on Long Island and JFK Airport reported the highest rainfall totals with between 8-10 inches of rain in 24 hours.

Many other observation sites around New York City reported at least 7″ of rain.An entire fleet of emergency trucks, deployable pumps and other equipment are on standby for a city that depends on the rails. Bus routes, bridges and tunnels are also being monitored closely. New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which runs the subway system, has activated its 24-hour situation room. source

Flooding leaves parts of New York City underwater

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 29: A person tries to unclog a drain grate along a flooded Prospect Expressway after it got stuck in high water during heavy rain and flooding on September 29, 2023 in the Brooklyn Borough of New York City. Much of the Northeast is experiencing severe flooding after heavy rains swept through the area this morning.

Heavy Rains Cause Flash Flooding In Parts Of New York City

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 29: Cars drive through slight flooding on Ocean Avenue amid heavy rain on September 29, 2023 in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn borough New York City. Flash flooding is expected in the counties of Nassau, Queens and Kings, which includes Brooklyn, according to the stateâ€s National Weather Service office as remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia reaches the Northeast.

Heavy Rains Cause Flash Flooding In Parts Of New York City

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 29: A vehicle sits submerged after it got stuck in high water on the Prospect Expressway during heavy rain and flooding on September 29, 2023 in the Brooklyn Borough of New York City. Much of the Northeast is experiencing severe flooding after heavy rains swept through the area this morning.

Subway Flooding In New York City

Ophelia’s remnants are soaking New York City and the surrounding area with heavy rain for the Friday morning commute.

Heavy Rains Cause Flash Flooding In Parts Of New York City

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 29: A section of the Prospect Expressway is closed during high water after heavy rain and flooding on September 29, 2023 in the Brooklyn Borough of New York City. Much of the Northeast is experiencing severe flooding after heavy rains swept through the area this morning.

Northeast Rain

In this image taken from video, a car sits stranded in flood waters at the base of the Williamsburg Bridge, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in New York. A potent rush-hour rainstorm has swamped the New York metropolitan area. The deluge Friday shut down swaths of the subway system, flooded some streets and highways, and cut off access to at least one terminal at LaGuardia Airport.

Northeast Rain

In this image taken from video, a section of the FDR Drive sits submerged in flood waters, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in New York. A potent rush-hour rainstorm has swamped the New York metropolitan area. The deluge Friday shut down swaths of the subway system, flooded some streets and highways, and cut off access to at least one terminal at LaGuardia Airport.

Northeast Rain

A pedestrian walks across the street in the rain on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 in New York. A potent rush-hour rainstorm swamped the New York metropolitan area on Friday, shutting down parts of the city’s subway system, flooding streets and highways, and delaying flights into LaGuardia Airport.

Northeast Rain

In this photo taken from video, traffic makes its way through flood waters along the Brooklyn Queens Expressway , Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in New York. A potent rush-hour rainstorm has swamped the New York metropolitan area. The deluge Friday shut down swaths of the subway system, flooded some streets and highways, and cut off access to at least one terminal at LaGuardia Airport.

Heavy Rains Cause Flash Flooding In Parts Of New York City

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 29: A car is pushed through flooded streets in the Red Hook neighborhood on September 29, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Much of the Northeast is experiencing severe flooding after heavy rains swept through the area this morning.

Heavy Rains Cause Flash Flooding In Parts Of New York City

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 29: Cars sit stuck in the flooded streets in the Red Hook neighborhood on September 29, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Much of the Northeast is experiencing severe flooding after heavy rains swept through the area this morning.

Heavy Rains Cause Flash Flooding In Parts Of New York City

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 29: A woman walks through the flooded streets in the Red Hook neighborhood on September 29, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Much of the Northeast is experiencing severe flooding after heavy rains swept through the area this morning.

Northeast Rain

In this photo taken from video, work in flood waters to clear drains on a street, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. A potent rush-hour rainstorm has swamped the New York metropolitan area. The deluge Friday shut down swaths of the subway system, flooded some streets and highways, and cut off access to at least one terminal at LaGuardia Airport.

Northeast Rain

In this photo taken from video, a man drives a scooter through flood waters, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. A potent rush-hour rainstorm has swamped the New York metropolitan area. The deluge Friday shut down swaths of the subway system, flooded some streets and highways, and cut off access to at least one terminal at LaGuardia Airport.

Northeast Rain

Residents watch as workers attempt to clear a drain in flood waters, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. A potent rush-hour rainstorm has swamped the New York metropolitan area. The deluge Friday shut down swaths of the subway system, flooded some streets and highways, and cut off access to at least one terminal at LaGuardia Airport. source

NYC flooding recap: Rain drenches tri-state area causing major flooding