Torrential rain and thunderstorms are expected to threaten much of the eastern and central United States with flash flooding throughout the rest of this week, forecasters warned, as parts of the country,

TROY, MI - One of the state’s biggest malls is closed right now due to flooding all over its main concourses. The Oakland Mall, located at 412 W. 14 Mile Road in Troy, was forced to close in the afternoon on Wednesday, July 16, sending people home due to a burst pipe, according to a post from the mall’s Facebook page.

Forecasters warned more rain and flash flood risk is expected on July 15 after storms flooded out roads the day before.

Flash floods are occurring across the U.S., from Texas to New Jersey. Here's what you should know as risks escalate.

New York and New Jersey hit by torrential rain and flash floods, forcing highway closures, suspending subway lines and flight delays.

A large percentage of people still unaccounted for were probably visiting the area, Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said.

Parts of Somerset and Middlesex experienced severe flooding during Monday’s storms, necessitating dozens of water rescues in several towns. High temperatures on Wednesday will climb into the upper 80s to low 90s with a heat index in the low to mid 90s.

Several NYC subway stations flooded on Monday night after rain drenched parts of the city, causing severe delays and even closures.