As of 9 p.m., the region was still dealing with torrential rains -- brought on by a cold front from the west and tropical moisture from the remnants of Tropical Storm Philippe.
The Associated Press reports that southern New England appeared to suffer the brunt of damage -- more than 40,000 Connecticut customers were without power late Sunday night.
CBS News has learned that there are more than 148,000 people without power in the Northeast as of late Sunday night.
Rainfall had totaled 3.12 inches in Holmdel, New Jersey; 3.10 inches in Brentwood, Long Island; 3.07 inches in Shelton, Connecticut; 2.72 inches in Newark; 2.47 inches in Nanuet, and 2.24 inches in Central Park as of 9 p.m.
The National Weather Service warned that heavy rain will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses, along with other low-lying spots.
