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Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency in parts of New Jersey following heavy rain and flooding. Emergency crews in Scotch Plains used rafts to rescue
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.
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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.
Flash flood warnings and watches have popped up across the New York City area as powerful storms and downpours hit the region.
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State Of Emergency Declared: Cars Submerged, Hundreds Without Power As Storms Sweep Through NJNew Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency Monday evening, July 14, as storms swept through the state. At 8:45 p.m., NJ Transit announced major impacts across multiple rail lines due to weather-related conditions. Severe flooding left cars ...
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ABC7 New York on MSNSlow-moving thunderstorms dump heavy rain across the Tri-State, leading to dangerous floodingSlow-moving thunderstorms equipped with heavy rain and strong winds have caused flooding in parts of the Tri-State area Monday evening. The storms have already prompted New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy to declare a state of emergency,