At least two individuals lost their lives in New Jersey when flash floods swept their vehicle away amidst a storm that lashed the Northeast with torrential rains, officials stated on Tuesday.
The fatalities took place in the northern New Jersey city of Plainfield. During the storm’s peak, the waters of a brook surged and carried off their vehicle, according to city officials. The victims’ identities have not yet been disclosed.
In a North Plainfield neighborhood that experienced flooding, a house caught fire and subsequently collapsed, potentially due to an explosion, shortly after the residing family had evacuated. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
The latest flash flooding deaths follow two other deaths that happened in Plainfield during another severe storm on July 3.
Relentless rain inundated parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania with over six inches of rain in a short period of time Monday night into Tuesday morning, according to Fox Weather. The resulting floods stranded numerous vehicles and made roads impassable. Emergency water rescues took place to help those trapped in the floodwater.
Emergency teams continue rescue efforts after torrential rain caused flash floods in Plainfield in New Jersey, United States on July 15, 2025. (Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Dozens of flights were delayed or canceled at area airports Tuesday, including 159 total cancelations at Newark Liberty International Airport, according to FlightAware data.
Most flash flood watches and warnings had expired in parts of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania as the rain moved on.
