Watch scary Queens flooding videos show homes, roads, highways, train stations submerged as New York declares emergency. The extent of devastation is immense. Social media videos show homes, roads and highways flooded in Queens after heavy rain hit New York City. Vehicles were submerged on Clearview Expressway. Governor Hochul declared a state of emergency. Emergency teams responded to rescue efforts. Commuters were warned to stay indoors as rain continued to fall.