The BriefFlash flooding left two people dead in New Jersey on Monday.Officials say their vehicle was swept away in Plainfield.Gov. Phil Murphy declared a State of Emergency for the state on Monday, which remains in effect.

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“When heavy rainfall overwhelms our infrastructure and the ground’s natural ability to absorb water, we see rapid rises in water levels in rivers, streams & underground springs we never notice,” DEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette tweeted. “When 16% of your State lies in a floodplain, that is an emergency.”

Other Counties: Earlier warnings covered Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic, and Union counties until 8:15 PM EDT, impacting Newark, Elizabeth, and Plainfield. Hunterdon, Somerset, and Middlesex counties faced warnings until 10:30 PM EDT, including Somerville and Franklin Park.

As the skies opened up over New York City, torrents of rain transformed bustling streets into rivers, leaving residents grappling with an unexpected deluge.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency Monday evening, July 14, as storms swept through the state. At 8:45 p.m., NJ Transit announced major impacts across multiple rail lines due to weather-related conditions. Severe flooding left cars ...

Slow-moving thunderstorms equipped with heavy rain and strong winds have caused flooding in parts of the Tri-State area Monday evening. The storms have already prompted New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy to declare a state of emergency,