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.

A flood watch has also been issued in Washington, D.C., while the Midwest also has the potential for flooding.

Following severe flash flooding on the East Coast, transport infrastructure in New York has been hit with travel disruption. New York City and New Jersey declared a state of emergency after heavy rainfall soaked the Northeast coast,

The heavy downpours wreaked havoc across the city with footage showing commuters overwhelmed by floodwaters in various subway stations.

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,

Dozens of flash flood warnings are in effect for millions across several states and Washington, D.C., as slow-moving summer storms impact the East Coast Monday evening.

The National Weather Service has expanded a warning for potential 'life threatening' flooding in NY to include Rockland and central .