US Northeast storm causes flooding and leaves about 100,000 customers without power
A nor’easter disrupted electricity and travel across the northeastern United States on September 26, 2026, with forecasters warning that heavy rain could prolong flooding.
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- A nor’easter disrupted electricity and travel across the northeastern United States on September 26, 2026, with forecasters warning that heavy rain could prolong flooding.
A powerful coastal storm brought flooding and power cuts to the northeastern United States on September 26, 2026. About 100,000 customers were without electricity that day, according to the Guardian’s report, as wind and rain disrupted communities across several states. [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/26/noreaster-north-east-us)
Flooded streets were reported on New York’s Long Island, while coastal communities in New Jersey and Maryland faced rising water and heavy surf. Flight cancellations affected travel through airports in the region, and outdoor events were disrupted.
The slow movement of the nor’easter raised concerns that its effects would persist. In a forecast issued on September 25 for September 26–27, the US National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center identified an elevated risk of excessive rainfall across parts of the Northeast. It said heavy rain could worsen coastal flooding and create problems in urban areas and places with poor drainage. [National Weather Service forecast](https://marine.weather.gov/product.php?format=TXT&glossary=1&issuedby=ERD&product=QPF&site=IWX&version=2)
The same forecast anticipated further rainfall on September 27–28 over areas already affected by the storm. The reported outage figure describes conditions on September 26; it does not establish how many customers remained without service on September 27.
