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From dramatic rescues in Scotch Plains and waterlogged roads in Plainfield, New Jersey floods hit hard. Here's photos, videos and what to know today.
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FOX 5 New York on MSNNJ flooding kills 2 after vehicle swept away; state of emergency remains in effectTwo people are dead in Plainfield, New Jersey, after heavy rain pummeled much of the state on Monday, causing flash floods and dangerous conditions on the roads.
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Heavy rain on Monday flooded parts of New Jersey, including NJ Turnpike and New Providence, with videos showing streets completely submerged.
Footage shows wooden slats from the home on the ground with other debris. The blast took place around the same time heavy rainfall hit the northeast.
Flooding can be deadly and often strikes with little or no warning. Streets, basements, and below-grade spaces can fill with water in minutes. If you live in a basement apartment or
Powerful thunderstorms hit North Jersey the evening of July 14, causing flooding and knocking out power to over 8,000 people in the state.