Name: Strong storms bring flooding, road closures and water rescues
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Description: Suffolk officials received dozens of reports of basements flooded, downed trees, cars stuck in deep water, and flooded roads overnight.

<p>Suffolk officials received dozens of reports of basements flooded, downed trees, cars stuck in deep water, and flooded roads overnight.&nbsp;</p>


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Strong storms bring flooding, road closures and water rescues 

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