In photos: Tropical Storm Henri hits New England

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Tropical Storm Henri made landfall in Rhode Island Sunday afternoon, sweeping up the New England coastline with damaging winds, storm surge flooding and torrential rainfall.

Why it matters: "This storm has the potential for widespread consequences across the region," President Biden said Sunday, noting that government has mobilized resources to help the afflicted areas.

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In photos

Evacuated residents look toward floating debris following a flash flood from Tropical Storm Henri, in Helmetta, New Jersey. Photo: Tom Brenner / AFP via Getty Images

A rescue crew member wades through high waters following a flash flood in Helmetta, New Jersey. Photo: Tom Brenner / AFP via Getty Image

A woman stands in a flooded street with her boots during Tropical Storm Henri in Groton, Connecticut, on Aug. 22. Photo: Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images

Fallen trees caused many power lines to break as strong winds tore weak branches apart and uprooted root systems from the ground during Tropical Storm Henri in New London, Connecticut. Photo: Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images

People cross the street as rain falls in Times Square as Tropical Storm Henri approaches. Photo: Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images

A person walks on a flooded road during Tropical Storm Henri on Aug. 22 in Westerly, Rhode Island. Photo: Scott Eisen/Getty Images

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