Name: Devastating downpour lashes the Northeast
Uploaded: 10/17/2019 12:31:13 AM
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Description: A severe storm struck the northeast United States on Oct. 16 carrying monstrous amounts of rain with it. Jonathan Petramala was in Rockaway Beach, New York, with more details.

Devastating downpour lashes the Northeast

A severe storm struck the northeast United States on Oct. 16 carrying monstrous amounts of rain with it. Jonathan Petramala was in Rockaway Beach, New York, with more details.

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