New Jersey floods LIVE: New York also hit with flash flooding after storms
It comes after a state of emergency was delcared across New Jersey on the US' east coast after flash flooding.
In New York City, subway commuters have shared apocalyptic videos of murky floodwaters gushing out like a geyser close to the turnstiles as passengers watch on in horror from inside the carriages. A flash flood warning was announced this morning for the areas of New York, Brooklyn and Manhattan, which will stay in place until 9.45pm.
Meanwhile, in New Jersey, communities are cut off after the downpours worked their way east across the state.
11:10Ryan Fahey
Flash flooding leads to house explosion in New Jersey
A house in New Jersey has been torn to the ground as a result of an explosion linked to the flash flooding, it has been reported.
A home on Parkview Avenue in North Plainfield, NJ, was destroyed in a suspected explosion amid flash flooding Monday night. Cause unconfirmed. No injuries reported yet. Gov. Murphy has declared a state of emergency due to extreme flooding statewide. (News12) pic.twitter.com/srvvdhnLPe
— NTC Report (@NTC_Report) July 15, 2025
10:27KEY EVENT
Flash flood warning issued for New York
A flash flood warning has now been issued for New York, Brooklyn and Manhattan.
The weather warning is expected to stay in place until 9.45pm.
10:03Ryan Fahey
Passengers panic as floodwaters rush on New York City subway
Flash floods pour into New York City subway station at 28th Street and Seventh Avenue in Manhattan pic.twitter.com/pcp9OH5JtS
— Daniel P. Aldrich urbanists.social/web/@dpaldrich (@DanielPAldrich) July 15, 2025
10:02Ryan Fahey
Terrifying videos show floodwaters rushing through subway
Intense rainfall over New York caused severe flooding in the city, sending water gushing into a subway train platform pic.twitter.com/G6TvvJvf54
— Peter Parker (@PeterParke955) July 15, 2025
09:42Ryan Fahey
Subway passengers recall seeing floodwaters rush through metro
A New Yorker has spoken of the moment she witnessed floodwater pouring into a subway station in the city.
Musician Jessica Louise Dye was rusing through Manhattan on Monday when she heard fellow passengers let out a gasp. Out of the window, she could see murky water cascading down the stairs, reports the New York Times.
She said she was worried about being under ground at the time.
08:43Ryan Fahey
Travel chaos outside New York's major airports
The roads around New York City's three major airports are gridlocked after a day of delays and cancellations.
Delays at Kennedy International Airport continued close to midnight local time (5am GMT).
07:50Ryan Fahey
'Catastrophic' flash flood risk in Virginia
The National Weather Service has advised people in two cities in Virginia to seek higher ground as floodwaters are expected to rush through the area.
Colonial Heights and Petersburg were at risk of 'catastrophic' damage from flash floods, it said.
This warning has been extended until 7am.
07:14Ryan Fahey
Officials warn locals against wading into floodwater
New York officials are warning the public not to walk or drive into floodwater.
It comes after images emerged of people trying to cross the raging waters in New York and New Jersey.
According to the National Weather Service, just six inches of fast-moving water can knock over a fully grown adult, while twelve inches can carry a car away.
06:43KEY EVENT
Flights to and from Newark Airport are disrupted
Flights to and from Newark International Airport - in New Jersey's largest city by size - have been cancelled and delayed due to the weather.
Flights from Houston and Nashville has been cancelled and departures for Heathrow and Los Angeles among those delayed.
Weather conditions have caused EWR Airport flight disruptions. Please check with your airline to determine the status of your flight.
— Newark Liberty International Airport (@EWRairport) July 15, 2025
06:26Bradley Jolly
New Jersey businesses - including a popular restaurant - are severely flooded
In Roselle Park in Union County, several businesses have been destroyed.
A restaurant owner said six inches flooded his eatery. He said: "It's not just my business. It's not just my employees. It's everybody down in this area. The water comes in, it comes in quick, and there's really no time to react to it.
"It's disheartening. It's not the best feeling in the world, but we're resilient, we're strong.
Olden said his restaurant last flooded during Hurricane Ida in 2021, so he knows exactly what the next steps are. He'll bring in professional help to assess the damage.
05:44Bradley Jolly
Heavy rain turns streets into rivers in Plainfield
Heavy rain has turned streets into rivers which gush past homes and have knocked down trees.
"I've never seen flooding like this," Michael Vargas, a Plainfield resident, said.
Mr Vargas, a driver, said directions on his phone led him to a flooded street where he was trapped for more than an hour.
"It was all the way up, all the way up here. So, just sat there. I'm sure the car, I mean there's nothing I can do. It's ruined. Time for a new car," he said.
A video shared oin TikTok meanwhile shows the storm batter North Plainfield, also in Union County, and vehicles catch fire amid the horror.
Dozens of rescues across the state amid the downpours
Dozens of rescues have been carried out by emergency services across New Jersey.
One of the hardest hit areas has been North Plainfield in Somerset County, where Mayor Lawrence La Ronde said crews responded to at least 30 homes to rescue people.
He told Eyewitness News on ABC: "We've probably got about eight, nine streets that have been flooded out completely, impassible. We're still in the process of doing rescues of people's homes that are flooded and trapped in their homes."
05:30Bradley Jolly
Worst flooding some New Jersey residents have ever seen
One Scotch Plains resident told CBS News this is the worst flooding they have ever seen.
"Maybe in like 15, 20 minutes it went from maybe just a little stream of water, and then it just started flooding over... Pretty scary," she said.
Rafts have made their way through the streets, scooping up people with no way out and bringing them back to safety. Others have been carried by a frontloader.
05:27Bradley Jolly
Raging floodwaters race through Scotch Plains in New Jersey
Raging floodwaters have raced through Scotch Plains, and much of Union County, stranding drivers who were trapped in their vehicles as the waters rose.
In one rescue, crews have used rope to pull a man out of his car through the raging floodwaters to safe ground.
Authorities have also launched boats into the flooded streets as the intense rainfall has caused the Green Brook River in the Watchung Reserve to overflow.
05:16Bradley Jolly
People on New York City subway witness
Retweeting an X post of flooding in the subway system in New York City, a resident wrote on social media: "I'm from New York and I've never seen it like this... Subway stations flooding. Streets turning to rivers."
Cars are also stranded there too.
Heavy flooding due to torrential rainfall in New York City, USA #Flood #NewYork pic.twitter.com/8zvys6S9A8
— Uncensored News (@Uncensorednewsw) July 15, 2025
05:09Bradley Jolly
Pennsylvania also experiencing severe flooding
Mount Joy, in southeastern Pennsylvania, declared a disaster emergency as more than seven inches (17.8 centimetres) of rain fell in less than five hours Monday, according to the Fire Department Mount Joy. Some people reported more than five feet (1.5 metres) of water in their homes and emergency responders made 16 water rescues, although no injuries were reported.
"The declaration enables us to access additional resources to support residents and accelerate recovery efforts," Borough Emergency Management Coordinator Philip Colvin said in a statement.
04:57KEY EVENT
People in New York City advised not to travel
In New York City, some subway services are suspended while other lines are running with severe delays due to flooding, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. New York's emergency services agency wrote on the social platform X that parts of the city and mid-Hudson were getting hit with flash floods.
Video posted on social media appears to show water flooding down into a Manhattan subway station, submerging the platform, while passengers inside a train watch. Another photo appears to show passengers standing on a train's seats to avoid the water beginning to soak the floor.
Parts of major thoroughfares in New York, such as the northbound lanes of the Saw Mill River Parkway and the Cross Bronx Expressway, are temporarily closed due to flooding and at least one downed tree.
Officials in New York's Westchester County were working to rescue people whose vehicles were submerged in water, according to Carolyn Fortino, a spokesperson for the county executive.
"At this time, residents are still strongly advised to avoid all travel unless fleeing an area that is subject to flooding, or under an evacuation order," she said in an email.
A flood warning has also been issued for Staten Island, which had seen about 4 to 6 inches (10.2 to 15.2 centimetre) of rain, according to NYC's emergency notification system.
Dramatic footage shows torrent of brown water gush down street
This dramatic footage shows a torrent of brown water gush down a hill.
Cars are seen stranded on the road in Somerville, which is in the north of the state.
The clip has been watched more than 15,000 times on X, which was known as Twitter.
This evening: Flash flooding hits Somerville, New Jersey, USA. pic.twitter.com/QxeyDtSvTO
— Weather Monitor (@WeatherMonitors) July 15, 2025
04:47Bradley Jolly
Metuchen is significantly flooded, says the mayor
Jonathan M Busch, Mayor of Metuchen in New Jersey, wrote on Facebook that the borough was significantly flooded.
But he added: "It looks like the worst of the storm is behind us and thankfully, everyone is safe."
04:44Bradley Jolly
Storms to sweep further east
The violent storms are going to barrel their way east, heading over parts of New York, including the Big Apple.
CBS News broadcast a map which details how the low pressure is gathering momentum as it sweeps eastwards.
Much of the Northeast is under Flood Watches and Warnings as heavy rain moves into the area. Meteorologist @LonnieQuinnTV is tracking the storms. pic.twitter.com/jdmc7WS1CD
— CBS Evening News (@CBSEveningNews) July 14, 2025
04:35KEY EVENT
Major road in Scotch Plains, New Jersey completely flooded
A major road in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, has been brought to a standstill - stranding buses - following the flooding.
Some buses and trains in the state have also been severely delayed due to flooding.
So, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency due to flash flooding and heavy rainfall, advising people to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.
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Aldrich (@DanielPAldrich) July 15, 2025 10:02Ryan Fahey Terrifying videos show floodwaters rushing through subway Intense rainfall over New York caused severe flooding in the city, sending water gushing into a subway train platform — Peter Parker (@PeterParke955) July 15, 2025 09:42Ryan Fahey Subway passengers recall seeing floodwaters rush through metro A New Yorker has spoken of the moment she witnessed floodwater pouring into a subway station in the city. Musician Jessica Louise Dye was rusing through Manhattan on Monday when she heard fellow passengers let out a gasp. Out of the window, she could see murky water cascading down the stairs, reports the New York Times. She said she was worried about being under ground at the time. 08:43Ryan Fahey Travel chaos outside New York's major airports The roads around New York City's three major airports are gridlocked after a day of delays and cancellations. Delays at Kennedy International Airport continued close to midnight local time (5am GMT). 07:50Ryan Fahey 'Catastrophic' flash flood risk in Virginia The National Weather Service has advised people in two cities in Virginia to seek higher ground as floodwaters are expected to rush through the area. Colonial Heights and Petersburg were at risk of 'catastrophic' damage from flash floods, it said. This warning has been extended until 7am. 07:14Ryan Fahey Officials warn locals against wading into floodwater New York officials are warning the public not to walk or drive into floodwater. It comes after images emerged of people trying to cross the raging waters in New York and New Jersey. 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