TRENTON, N.J. (WPVI) -- Strong rainstorms lashed the East Coast Thursday, delaying flights and prompting emergency rescues of motorists trapped in deep water on busy highways from the Philadelphia area to New York City.

The National Weather Service issued warnings for up to three inches of rain per hour, leading to flooding in parts of the region.

The tropical-like downpours triggered flash flooding, stranding some motorists and forcing them to abandon their ride.

The rain came down fast and furious, overwhelming storm drains.

In Delaware , a U.S. Postal Service truck and another vehicle became stranded in high water on Governor Printz Boulevard in Edgemoor, New Castle County.

A police officer hopped into construction equipment to get to a man trapped in his car on State Hill

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