Boy Dies in Storm Drain During Devastating East Coast Floods!

2025-08-01 18:00:42.402

A 13-year-old boy died after being trapped in a storm drain in Mount Airy, Maryland, during heavy rainfall and flooding. The boy was playing in the rain when floodwaters rushed in and swept him into the pipe. Despite rescue attempts, the water pressure was too strong, and he was pulled further into the pipe. He was freed after the rain subsided, but it was too late. In Maryland's Washington, D.C. suburbs, first responders rescued an 8-year-old boy from a submerged SUV, along with a woman and toddler. Parts of the Baltimore area received 2.5 to 4 inches of rain, with some areas receiving up to 6 inches. New York and New Jersey also experienced heavy rainfall. Subways and commuter rail routes in the New York area returned to normal schedules after initial flooding. Thousands of homes and businesses along the East Coast experienced power outages. Amtrak service between Philadelphia and Wilmington was briefly suspended due to high water on the tracks. New York City officials urged residents to stay off the roads and advised those in basement apartments to move to higher ground.