# Nor'easter hits East Coast with flooding

> Nor'easter brings strong winds, coastal flooding and high waves to East Coast.
- Title: Nor'easter hits East Coast with flooding · ABC News | Shortify
- Summary: Nor'easter brings strong winds, coastal flooding and high waves to East Coast. A 56-year-old man died after being struck by a falling tree in New York City…
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- Source: ABC News — https://abcnews.com/US/noreaster-brings-strong-winds-coastal-flooding-high-waves/story?id=136777903
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## Nor'easter hits East Coast
A nor'easter brought strong winds, coastal flooding and high waves to the East Coast Saturday, September 26, 2026.
## Fatal tree incident in NYC
A 56-year-old man died after being struck by a falling tree in Brooklyn, New York City.
## Mayor identifies victim
Mayor Zohran Mamdani identified the man as Leighton Brown, an employee of the New York City Housing Authority.
## Mayor's statement
Mayor Mamdani said, 'My thoughts are with his entire family as they deal with this unimaginable loss.'

> My thoughts are with his entire family as they deal with this unimaginable loss
## Flood warnings across region
Over 40 million people in the northeastern United States braced for heavy rain and strong winds as the storm hit the East Coast.
## Coastal flooding reported
Waves of 16 feet or more were reported by buoys off the Jersey Shore and southern New England.
## High tide impacts
In Freeport, Long Island, high tide reached 7.8 feet, the highest in more than two years.
## New Jersey state of emergency
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency for eight counties ahead of the storm.
## Power outages expected
Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine reported 17,000 residents lost power in Long Island county.
## Coastal flood alerts
Coastal flood alerts remain in effect from eastern Virginia through southern Maine, including Philadelphia and New York City.
## High wind warnings
High wind warnings are in effect for the Jersey Shore, Rhode Island and Massachusetts, with gusts up to 60 mph.
## Storm impacts continue
The nor'easter will continue to linger on Sunday but begin to break up and weaken by Monday.
## Rainfall and flooding
Rainfall totals will be widespread at 2 to 4 inches across the Northeast, with some areas reaching up to 6 inches.
## What happens next
Residents are urged to stay out of water as the storm continues to impact coastal areas.
## Key takeaway

A 56-year-old man died after being struck by a falling tree in New York City during a nor'easter, as coastal flooding and high winds affected millions across the East Coast.