Torrential rain and flash flooding led to dramatic rescues in New Jersey as Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency.

The Center Valley area in Upper Saucon Township, where flooding was reported along Route 309, had a recorded 6 inches of rainfall, making it the highest rainfall total in the Lehigh Valley, according to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey. Other areas had about 1 or 2 inches of rain.

Camp Mystic's executive director began evacuating campers approximately 45 minutes after the National Weather Service issued a "life-threatening flash flooding" alert.

While FEMA has improved the accuracy and accessibility of the maps over time with better data, digital tools and community input, the maps still don't capture everything.

Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day.

On Tuesday at 6:37 a.m. the NWS Raleigh NC released a flash flood warning in effect until 8:30 a.m. The warning is for Chatham, Durham and Wake counties.

Monday is a NEXT Weather Alert day in the Philadelphia region for tropical downpours and an elevated flash flood risk.  As a cold front approaches the area, widespread showers and storms develop in the afternoon,