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Nor'easter Wreaks Havoc Across East Coast, Prompting Emergency Declarations
13 Oct
Summary
- Powerful nor'easter causes flooding, high winds, and coastal damage
- Emergency declarations issued in several states, National Guard activated
- Thousands without power, major airports experience delays and disruptions
On October 13, 2025, a powerful nor'easter continued to batter the East Coast, bringing heavy rain, high winds, and coastal flooding to the region. The sprawling storm has prompted emergency declarations in several states, including Delaware, New Jersey, and New York, as well as the activation of the National Guard in some areas.
The nor'easter has caused significant disruptions, with thousands of people experiencing power outages and major airports, such as New York's JFK and LaGuardia, facing ground delays due to the inclement weather. Coastal communities have been particularly hard-hit, with reports of ocean overwash covering parts of highways and floodwaters inundating motorists' cars, leading to numerous water rescues.
Despite the storm's vast expanse, the impacts have been severe, with beach erosion, dune breaching, and significant damage to public and private property reported across the affected areas. As the nor'easter continues to move up the coast, forecasters warn that the heavy rain and strong winds may result in additional flooding and power outages in the coming days.
