At least two people died in New Jersey in flash flooding following the intense storms that hit the Tri-State area, according to officials.

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s subway system was fully operational for the Tuesday morning commute, however some roads remained closed in sections of New York and New Jersey after heavy rain swept across the U.S. Northeast overnight, causing flash floods.

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Two people have died after their car was swept away in floodwaters in New Jersey Monday night, officials said in a statement posted to Facebook on Tuesday morning."The City of Plainfield is deeply saddened to confirm that two individuals lost their lives during the flash flooding that occurred on July 14,

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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.

Other Counties: Earlier warnings covered Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic, and Union counties until 8:15 PM EDT, impacting Newark, Elizabeth, and Plainfield. Hunterdon, Somerset, and Middlesex counties faced warnings until 10:30 PM EDT, including Somerville and Franklin Park.

They come in part because local officials and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy seem willing to gamble that the worst climate projections won’t come to pass.