Live Updates: Nor'easter Shuts Down Roads, Knocks Out Power Up And Down The East Coast
This nor'easter remains a threat Monday after causing flooding from the Carolinas to New England over the weekend.
Deadly Plane Crash Closes Interstate
Heavy rain and high winds from a nor'easter are continuing to make a mess up and down the East Coast today. From the Carolinas to New England we're seeing road closures, flight and rail delays and tens of thousands without power.
You can get complete forecast details on the storm and we'll bring you live updates on the impacts here throughout the day.
(01:50 p.m. EDT) State Of Emergency In NY, NJ
The weather hammering the Northeast has prompted New York City, Long Island and Westchester County to declare a state of emergency. New York Governor Kathy Hochul stressed that safety is a top priority and urged everyone to stay cautious until the storm passes.
New Jersey has also declared a state of emergency as rough surf and coastal flooding batter the Jersey Shore.
(01:25 p.m. EDT) So What Exactly Is A Nor’easter?
From managing editor Sean Breslin:
Glad you asked! As you can probably tell with this week’s storm, it doesn’t just mean “a really big snowstorm is hitting the Northeast.” With this nor’easter, there’s no snow at all.
It actually has to do with the wind — and more specifically, the wind direction. Ready to learn more? We explain it all here.
(12:51 p.m. EDT) Additional Flooding Likely After Peak Monday Afternoon
From meteorologist Sara Tonks:
While the coastal flooding threat peaks on Monday afternoon with the high tide, many coastal areas in the mid-Atlantic and New England could see minor to moderate flooding through Tuesday afternoon at high tide as the large swells begin to recede.
The National Weather Service office in Philadelphia/Mt. Holly is also warning that floodwaters may be slow to drain, so anyone in affected areas should continue to be careful and potentially avoid roads prone to flooding if possible.
(12:28 p.m. EDT) New Jersey Coast To See Peak Surge Today
From Meteorologist Robert Shackelford:
I know the residents of New Jersey are tired of seeing the ocean on their favorite roads and salt water a little too close to comfort with respect to their homes, but you are not out of the woods yet.
Part of the state’s coastline could see its highest levels of inundation with the upcoming high tide this afternoon.
The area to watch is Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light, where tides could reach a peak of 5.5 feet between 1 and 2 p.m. EDT, which just reaches major flood stage.
Water at this level could cause structural damage and flood roadways in Lacey Township, Ocean Township, Barnegat Township, Barnegat Light, Harvey Cedars and any communities nearby. These waters are life-threatening and could isolate neighborhoods and damage vulnerable homes and businesses.
A powerful nor'easter brings coastal flooding to the Jersey Shore on Sunday afternoon, with high tide sending water over docks and into streets in Avalon, New Jersey, on Oct. 12, 2025.
(Photo by Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu via Getty Images)
(11:52 a.m. EDT) Parts Of North Carolina’s Highway 12 Still Closed
Waves crashed onto the NC 12 highway, slamming into a pickup truck on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
(NCDOT NC12 Via X)
After stunning pictures showed the ocean washing over Highway 12 in the Outer Banks on Sunday, North Carolina’s Department of Transportation provided an update today:
The highway remains closed on Ocracoke, Hatteras and Pea islands as crews work to clear out all the sand. In a post on X, the DOT asked for patience, because the afternoon high tide could clog everything up again.
(11:35 a.m. EDT) Massachusetts Highway Plane Crash Update
From managing editor Sean Breslin:
Sad news to report: According to Boston 25 News, at least two people died when a plane crashed onto Interstate 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, this morning. The two victims were in the plane when it crashed, and a person on the ground was also injured, the report added. The official cause of the crash remains under investigation.
(11:13 a.m. EDT) Who Got More Than 11 Inches Of Rain?
From Meteorologist Robert Shackelford:
Here are the latest storm totals from this event, beginning Saturday morning at 10 a.m. EDT:
Georgetown, South Carolina: 11.52 inches
Whiteville, North Carolina: 7.81 inches
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina: 4.02 inches
Orleans, Massachusetts: 3.35 inches
Virginia Beach, Virginia: 1.38 inches
Central Park, New York: 1.17 inches
(10:54 a.m. EDT) A ‘Full Throttle’ Nor’easter Moment
While we always want you to play it safe during storms, Darius Aniunas got out early this morning to feel “everything raw and electric,” as the storm moved close to Nauset Beach in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Listen to how the wind roared as the rough waves crashed ashore.
(10:35 a.m. EDT) Highest Winds From The Nor’Easter So Far
From Meteorologist Robert Shackelford:
Here are some of the highest and most notable wind gusts from this event:
Island Beach State Park, New Jersey: 62 mph
Jennettes Pier, North Carolina: 62 mph
McClellanville, South Carolina: 56 mph
South Bethany, Delaware: 55 mph
Wachapreague, Virginia: 53 mph
Ocean City Municipal Airport, Maryland: 51 mph
LaGuardia, New York: 46 mph
(10:13 a.m. EDT) Plane Crashes On Massachusetts Highway
A small plane crashed onto a highway in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, this morning as heavy rain and winds hit the area.
The plane burst into flames on impact, shutting down both sides of I-195 at exit 19. The closure is expected to last several hours.
Local reports indicate the plane may have been trying to land nearby at the New Bedford Regional Airport.
No word yet on the condition of the pilot or possible passengers, and it’s not yet known if the weather played a role in the crash.
(10:00 a.m. EDT) Flight Delays Pile Up Around Northeast
From senior writer Chris DeWeese:
We’re seeing flight delays and cancellations begin to pile up across multiple airports in the Northeast. This morning, airport tracking website Flight Aware reported that Boston’s Logan International Airport has already canceled 27 flights and delayed 30 others.
New York City’s LaGuardia, meanwhile, already has had 93 delays and 15 cancellations. Travelers planning on flying either to or from the Northeast today should definitely make sure to check the status of their flight and be prepared for possible delays in travel.
(09:32 a.m. EDT) Tens Of Thousands Without Power
From senior engagement editor Ron Brackett:
Nearly 50,000 homes and businesses had no electricity Monday morning.
New Jersey had the highest number of outages with more than 18,000, according to poweroutage.us. Connecticut was next with almost 11,500 outages.
New York was reporting just under 10,000 outages.
(09:00 a.m. EDT) Columbus Day Parades Canceled
New York City canceled its biggest Columbus Day parade. The Columbus Citizens Foundation, the organizers of the annual parade, said the event was called off due to the state of the emergency from the nor'easter.
In New Jersey, the Belleville-Nutley Columbus Day Parade has been postponed until Oct. 19.
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