New York and New Jersey are hit by catastrophic flood

Title Card: "Special Release - Floods - Hundreds Die" superimposed over rushing flood water / title "The greatest water-borne disaster to hit the Northeast. Dramatic, on-the-spot newsreel coverage" superimposed over factory buildings submerged in rushing flood water // Port Jervis, New York: Aerial from helicopter flying over flood-affected area / Aerial flooded farm, house surrounded by flood water // New Jersey: CU follow shot of water rushing over small dam / flooded streets / VS home under water / MS another view of homes under water / WS flooded street with water up to edge of lettering on street sign / MS flooded gasoline station, water up to top of pumps / MS flooded homes / Note: exact day not known