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Heavy rain brought flash flooding to two New Jersey counties this morning. As much as 5 inches of rain fell in the early-morning storms. A flash flood warning remains in effect until 9:15 a.m. today for southeastern Monmouth and northeastern Ocean counties, according to a statement issued by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly. If you purchase a product …

Northern D.C. area hit by flash floods. Here’s why it happened.  The Washington Post Heavy Rains in Washington Area Flood Roads and Prompt Water Rescues  The New York Times 20 rescued from building, dozens from vehicles as storms flood DMV  FOX 5 DC Saturday to be sticky and stormy in the DC region  WTOP GALLERY: Flash floods in DC metro area prompt dozens of …

The devastating flash floods of early July across central Texas — including the July 4 disaster along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County that took at least 116 lives — secured this month’s place as a terrible one in the annals of U.S. flash flooding. But it hasn’t stopped there. Other significant flash floods have struck the nation since then, …

Facebook Tweet Email Link There are reports of multiple people being swept away by flooding in Virginia as tens of millions of people are at risk of dangerous flash floods in pockets of nearly every region of the contiguous United States Friday, and as the nation’s summer of flooding continues. As summer heat starts to peak, July has seen the …

A flash food warning has been issued for areas of Middlesex and Somerset counties on Wednesday as strong storms lash the state. The warning was in effect from 6:45 p.m. until 10:45 p.m. Another flash flood warning was issued for west central Mercer County at 7:38 p.m. and is in effect until 11:45 p.m. A flash flood warning is issued …

Why flash floods like those in Texas and New York are becoming more common  Axios Why Flash Flooding Is Getting Worse Across the U.S. and How to Stay Safe  Time Magazine Climate change is fueling brutal rainstorms. Here’s how to stay safe  NPR The anatomy of a flash flood: Why the Texas flood was so deadly  The Conversation This is why there’s been so …

This image made from video shows cars submerged in floodwaters in Rahway, NJ., on July 14. AP/WABC-TV hide caption toggle caption AP/WABC-TV NEW YORK — Heavy rain swept across parts of the U.S. Northeast on Monday night, inundating sections of New York and New Jersey with flash flooding that stranded vehicles in roadways, closed subway lines and led to the …

NEW YORK (AP) — Heavy rain swept across parts of the U.S. Northeast on Monday night, inundating sections of New York and New Jersey with flash flooding that stranded vehicles in roadways, closed subway lines and led to the declaration of a state of emergency. Flash flood watches and warnings were in place in parts of New Jersey, New York, …

Flash Flooding from Storm Swamps N.Y.C. Subways and Delays Flights: Live Updates  The New York Times Flash flood warning issued for New York City, New Jersey declares emergency amid heavy rains  NBC News Flash flooding impacts New York City transportation as storms hit the Northeast  ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos NJ storm damage: Flash flooding prompts rescues in North …

Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency Monday night as flash flooding hit multiple parts of New Jersey. Murphy asked residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. “I have declared a State of Emergency out of an abundance of caution due to flash flooding and severe thunderstorms across the state,” Murphy said. “I urge New Jerseyans to exercise …