NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — At least seven people were killed when the remnants of Hurricane Ida battered New York City with historic rain and flooding late Wednesday night.
The NYPD said a 45-year-old woman and her 22-year-old son were killed when a building partially collapsed in Jamaica, Queens.
READ MORE: Ida Impact: 70-Year-Old Man Dies After Being Swept Away By Flood Waters In Passaic, N.J.Neighbors said heavy rains flooded the street in what felt like less than a minute. Cars then drove through the flood water, creating waves that crashed into the multi-family home on 1083rd Street, flooding the basement and first floor.
Five other flooding-related deaths have been reported, including a 2-year-old boy in Woodside.
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency shortly after midnight.
She urged people to stay inside and avoid any unnecessary travel.
I am declaring a state of emergency to help New Yorkers affected by tonight's storm.
Please stay off the roads and avoid all unnecessary travel.
— Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) September 2, 2021
Mayor Bill de Blasio also issued a state of emergency for New York City, where a travel ban was in effect for non-emergency vehicles until 5 a.m. Thursday.
READ MORE: Ida Impact: Passengers Stranded On NJ Transit, Metro-North Trains For Hours OvernightWATCH: Mayor Bill De Blasio Declares State Of Emergency In New York City
“We’re enduring an historic weather event tonight with record breaking rain across the city, brutal flooding and dangerous conditions on our roads,” the mayor tweeted.
I’m declaring a state of emergency in New York City tonight.
We’re enduring an historic weather event tonight with record breaking rain across the city, brutal flooding and dangerous conditions on our roads.
— Mayor Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) September 2, 2021
Metropolitan Transportation Authority service is severely limited after flood waters filled subways and buses, stranding riders on board.
WATCH: MTA Acting Chairman Janno Lieber Shares Latest On Subway Flooding
The NYPD said people should to expect delays at major crossings and road closures.
WATCH: Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams Describes Flooding Throughout Borough
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency Wednesday night, saying it only was the second time they had ever issued such a warning and the first time they had issued it in the city.
MORE NEWS: Ida Impact: Drivers Caught In Fast-Moving Flood Waters On Long Island ExpresswayStick with CBS2, CBSN New York and CBSNewYork.com for more on the storm and its aftermath.
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