On August 22, 2021, a woman watches as the waves crash against the coast of South Kingstown, Rhode Island. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Tropical storm Henri made landfall in Westerly (Rhode Island), packing 60 mph winds.
Henri caused flooding in the northeast as it neared landfall.
Photos and videos clearly show the extent of the damage.
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Unflooded marina parking lot in Connecticut
As Tropical Storm Henri reaches the Atlantic coast, the parking lot of a marina in Branford, Conn. is submerged by high tide. AP Photo/Mary Altaffer
Experts warned of severe storm surges and flooding as the tropical storm brought heavy rains and strong wind gusts to the area.
Henri discovered a fallen tree in Rhode Island.
As Tropical Storm Henri approaches Newport, Rhode Island on August 22, 2021, a fallen tree blocks the street. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
According to the National Hurricane Center, Henri has sustained winds of 60 miles an hour so far.
Flooding on major freeway in New York City
A Rhode Island home's backyard is home to a fallen tree that was split in half
As Tropical Storm Henri approaches South Kingstown, Rhode Island on August 22, 2021, a tree is seen falling on a house. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
New York Streets Flooded
Early estimates suggest that the storm will cause at least $1Billion in damage as it moves from New York to Maine.
Connecticut's beach water extends out to the shore.
A family watches waves crash on the shore during Tropical Storm Henri, New London, Connecticut on August 22, 2021. JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont declared a state emergency in Connecticut ahead of Henri’s landfall.
Connecticut has high water levels
High tide caused minor flooding when Tropical Storm Henri swung through New London, Connecticut on August 22, 2021 JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images
The National Hurricane Center (NHC), issued storm surge and hurricane watches for coastal areas between New Haven and Sagamore Beach in Massachusetts. These watches are also in place for Long Island's northern and southern shores. They include Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard as well as Block Island.
Long Island's seawall is crashing into strong waves
On Sunday, August 22, 2021, waves pound Montauk, New York's seawall as Tropical Storm Henri swoops in. AP Photo/Craig Ruttle
A New York City outdoor staircasewell is filled with water
August 22, 2021, NBC New York (@NBCNewYork).
Fallen trees in Rhode Island
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