flash flooding, New Jersey
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Atlantic, Hill Country, Texas, central Florida, southern Arizona, and the Upper Midwest are at risk for more flooding rainfall on Tuesday.
A flash flood warning was in effect in New York City until 9:45 p.m., and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency. Middlesex, Morris and Somerset counties remained under a flood warning until 7:15 a.m. Tuesday.
Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency Monday night as flash flooding across the northern section of New Jersey caused severe trouble. Murphy asked residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. “I am declaring a State of Emergency given flash flooding and high levels of rainfall in parts of the state,” he said.
Parts of New York City and Northern New Jersey were inundated on Monday night as widespread thunderstorms moved through.
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
Torrential downpours have caused extensive flooding in New Jersey on Monday night. A state of emergency has been declared.
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Flash floods in New Jersey led to a ground stop at Newark Liberty Airport on Monday, causing major delays for arriving and departing flights.
Flash flooding alerts were sent in New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., due to storms that also hit New York City.