ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - Sept. 13, 2026
Heavy flash flooding along the I-95 corridor from Massachusetts to Delaware caused widespread inundation, leading to submerged cars and over two dozen high-water rescues in areas like Paramus, New Jersey, and Westport, Connecticut. Some areas received more than four inches of rain in a few hours, forcing street closures and posing threats to homes and businesses.
The severe weather disrupted daily life for millions, prompting emergency responses and raising concerns about infrastructure resilience and public safety in densely populated regions.
The episode also covers calls from AI executives to slow AI development, increased threats from Houthi rebels to global shipping, President Trump's statements on Ukraine targeting Russian oil refineries, Alexander Zverev winning the U.S. Open, and Celine Dion's concert comeback.
FLASH FLOODING I-95 CORRIDOR WEATHER EMERGENCY HIGH-WATER RESCUES NORTHEAST US