Storms prompted flash flood warnings across the New York City metropolitan area Monday night, with photos showing severe flooding across the city and in parts of New York state and New Jersey. Heavy rain moved through the region Monday,

More than 50 million Americans throughout the Northeast are under flood watches on Monday, with a significant risk of flash flooding in some areas. Flash flood warnings have been issued for cities including New York City, Newark, New Jersey, and Arlington, Virginia -- including the Reagan National Airport -- through Monday evening.

New York and New Jersey hit by torrential rain and flash floods, forcing highway closures, suspending subway lines and flight delays.