New Jersey, flooding and state of emergency
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Heavy rains during the evening brought flooding, road closures and power outages throughout New Jersey, which is under a state of emergency.
Storms prompted flash flood warnings across the New York City metropolitan area Monday night, with photos showing severe flooding across the city and in parts of New York state and New Jersey.
Dramatic viral videos reveal widespread flash flooding across New Jersey, with vehicles stranded in Plainfield, Scotch Plains, and Route 22. NJ Transit commuters face significant delays as severe weather impacts the state.
Locals posted videos of flooded streets and floating cars from several parts of New Jersey on Monday, as the Garden State, New York, and other regions on the East Coast were under a flash flood alert.
At least two people died in New Jersey when their car was swept away by flash flooding.