Drivers are seen stranded in Rockland County, New York, on Sunday.
Mandatory Credit:	New York State Police

Drivers are seen stranded in Rockland County, New York, on Sunday.
Mandatory Credit: New York State Police

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Trapped drivers swam out of their cars. A woman died after being swept away by floodwaters. What to know about the heavy rainfall hitting the Northeast

Intense rain and flash flooding that left at least one dead in southeastern New York continued to pelt the Northeast on Monday, forcing residents from their homes and prompting road closures and water rescues.