New Jersey, flash flooding and Rain
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New Jersey remains under a state of emergency Tuesday after flash flooding devastated many communities Monday night, especially in Union and Somerset counties. Gov. Phil Murphy toured some of the damage Tuesday morning in Berkeley Heights.
Flooding was particularly high in Central Jersey along the Route 22 corridor in Watchung, Plainfield and North Plainfield.
Waters rushed into subway stations, making for hellish commutes, and the flash floods killed two people in New Jersey and caused a house to explode in New Jersey. Climate experts expect flooding to worsen and threaten already-struggling infrastructure throughout the region.
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.
Heavy rainfall and possible thunderstorms are on the way for Monday and Tuesday. Here's the latest forecast for Monmouth and Ocean counties.
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Daily Voice on MSNDownpours Slam NJ: Streets Flood, Trees Down, Power Cut to ThousandsThousands across New Jersey lost power Monday, July 14, and much of the state was flooded as severe storms blew through the region, toppling trees and knocking down wires. More than 4,600 customers were in the dark as of 6:45 p.
Heavy rains during the evening brought flooding, road closures and power outages throughout New Jersey, which is under a state of emergency.