Nor’easter Hits U.S. Northeast, Flooding Coastal Areas

NEW YORK — A powerful nor’easter continued to batter the U.S. Northeast on Sunday, bringing coastal flooding, strong winds, heavy rain and power outages from New Jersey through New England. The slow-moving storm pounded coastal communities for a second consecutive day, with tidal surges flooding low-lying neighborhoods in New Jersey while strong winds brought down trees and utility poles on New York’s Long Island.

Some areas of New Jersey received more than 4 inches of rain since Friday. The combination of heavy rainfall and rising ocean water produced significant flooding in several coastal communities, with some residents reporting water entering homes and businesses.

More than 100,000 customers across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic were without power at times Sunday, while numerous flights were canceled or delayed. Boston Logan International Airport reported more than 250 cancellations by late Sunday morning as strong winds affected the region.

The National Weather Service said the storm was gradually weakening but warned that tidal flooding could continue through additional high-tide cycles. Local officials in New Jersey and New York also warned that another high tide could bring further flooding Monday.

The storm also generated dangerous surf and coastal erosion concerns along the Atlantic shoreline. Forecasters expected the remaining heavy rain to affect parts of New England and the Mid-Atlantic as the system moved through the region. The nor’easter’s impact has brought renewed concerns for vulnerable coastal communities still dealing with the effects of repeated flooding and severe weather events.