A powerful nor’easter swept along the US East Coast on September 27, 2026, causing extensive flooding and travel disruptions from Washington, D.C. to Maine. The storm generated strong winds, heavy rainfall, and coastal flooding risks through the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions. These conditions led to widespread damage including downed trees, branches, and power lines especially on Long Island and the Rockaways.
Power Outages Impact Over 68,000 Customers Across Four States
As of Saturday evening, more than 68,000 homes and businesses were without electricity in New Jersey, Connecticut, New York, and Pennsylvania. Earlier in the day, outages had affected upwards of 119,000 customers. New York state accounted for more
than 31,000 of those still without power. Both Connecticut and New Jersey reported outages exceeding 12,000 customers each. On Long Island, PSEG Long Island confirmed that the storm had affected more than 13,000 customers, with sustained restoration efforts having returned power to over 45,000 since Friday morning. Central Hudson Gas & Electric reported working to restore power to more than 19,000 homes and businesses, especially across Ulster County in New York, with repairs expected to continue into Sunday.
Flight Disruptions and Official Emergency Declarations
FlightAware recorded 439 flight cancellations and 2,459 delays involving US airports as of the evening of September 27, 2026. The combined effects
of flooding and ongoing power outages have severely affected air travel operations throughout the Northeast region. In response to the storm’s impact, governors of New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency on Friday for affected areas including New York City. Connecticut activated its Emergency Operations Center to coordinate storm response efforts.
Localized Flooding, Evacuations, and Event Postponements
Flooding was reported extensively in New Jersey, particularly in Bergen County and Cape May County. Some Jersey Shore communities issued voluntary evacuation notices due to rising floodwaters. In East Rutherford, New Jersey, AC/DC’s concert at MetLife Stadium, originally scheduled for September 25, was postponed to October 2
because of the storm’s effects. Emergency services and utility crews continue addressing these storm-related hazards.
Power restoration work remains ongoing with utilities prioritizing repairs to affected infrastructure. The US National Weather Service has warned that coastal flooding, rip currents, wind gusts, and heavy rainfall will persist through Monday, September 29, 2026, across the Mid-Atlantic and New England states.
