East Coast Flooding Kills Maryland Boy, Disrupts Transit

A powerful storm system swept across the U.S. East Coast on Thursday, causing severe flooding, travel disruptions, and power outages from Maryland to New England. In Mount Airy, Maryland, a 13-year-old boy tragically died after being swept into a storm drain while playing near apartment buildings as floodwaters surged. Rescue attempts were hindered by strong water pressure, and although the boy was eventually freed, he did not survive. The region experienced heavy rainfall, with some areas receiving up to 6 inches, leading to multiple rescues including an 8-year-old boy found atop a submerged SUV in Montgomery County. Flooding also impacted New York and New Jersey, causing temporary subway and commuter rail disruptions and flight delays at major airports. Authorities continue to warn residents to avoid flooded areas and remain cautious as additional storms may bring further flash flooding to the mid-Atlantic and southern New England.