The flooding necessitated rescues, grounded planes, and submerged vehicles in waist-high water less than two weeks after flash floods in Texas killed more than 100 people, triggering concerns about the increasing number of flood fatalities in recent years because of heavier rainfall,

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.

New Jersey faced severe flooding on July 14, 2025, prompting a state of emergency as intense thunderstorms hit, leaving local officials urging residents to seek safety on higher ground.

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

Severe flash flooding across the tri-state area on Monday caused subway delays and road closures across the Big Apple and pushed New Jersey to declare a state of emergency. All five boroughs and Nassau County are under a flash flood warning through midnight.

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.

Powerful thunderstorms hit North Jersey the evening of July 14, causing flooding and knocking out power to over 8,000 people in the state.

Heavy rain on Monday flooded parts of New Jersey, including NJ Turnpike and New Providence, with videos showing streets completely submerged.