(FOX NEWS) – At least 22 people have been reported dead after historic rains linked to Hurricane Ida flooded northeastern states on Wednesday night.
Eight people were confirmed dead in New York City, including a 2-year-old boy, a 48-year-old female and a 50-year-old man who were all found inside a home in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens as a result of the severe weather.
Officials said at least eight people died in New Jersey – four were found dead in an apartment complex in Elizabeth, the city’s mayor and spokesperson told local media.
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