The JCC and Camp Yachad in Scotch Plains were evacuated in an abundance of caution on Monday, July 14, after the JCC received a “suspicious email,” according to a posting

Statewide, rain totals ranged from .11 inches in Hamilton, Mercer County to 6.64 inches in Clark and 6.24 inches in Westfield.

In the wake of severe storms, recovery efforts are underway in Somerset and Union counties, where flooding has caused tragic losses and heroic rescues amid ongoing weather threats.

Dramatic viral videos reveal widespread flash flooding across New Jersey, with vehicles stranded in Plainfield, Scotch Plains, and Route 22. NJ Transit commuters face significant delays as severe weather impacts the state.

The JCC of Central Jersey had to be evacuated on Monday, July 14, following a report of a bomb threat, authorities said. JCC staff contacted officers after receiving an e-mail indicating that explosive devices had been planted at the facility and were set to detonate,

New Jersey has declared a state of emergency after rain swept eastwards across the US, and become particularly heavy over the state neighbouring New York and Pennsylvania

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.