New Jersey flash flood blamed for at least 2 deaths
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A devastating flood struck the Hope 4 Paws Humane Society in Plainfield on Tuesday night, leaving the shelter completely underwater and
Severe storms brought flooding to New Jersey and Pennsylvania, resulting in two deaths, a house fire, and over 100 flight cancelations at Newark Airport.
Footage shows wooden slats from the home on the ground with other debris. The blast took place around the same time heavy rainfall hit the northeast.
From dramatic rescues in Scotch Plains and waterlogged roads in Plainfield, New Jersey floods hit hard. Here's photos, videos and what to know today.
The Plainfield Area Humane Society battled serious flooding, but thanks to dedicated volunteers, all animals were rescued. Now, they need community support to recover and restock essential supplies.
Two people died in Plainfield, NJ as the car they were in was swept away by floodwaters. One animal shelter was devastated by the water and others today are saying they are lucky to be alive after being rescued.
Two people died in New Jersey when their car was swept away in flash flooding overnight — just weeks after three others were killed in extreme weather in the same area. The two latest killed, who haven’t yet been identified publicly, were found dead in Plainfield after torrential rain and surging floodwaters battered the tri-state area late Monday.
The two women in their 60s were killed after their car was swept into the Cedar Brook during the height of the storm.
Four people escaped before a house exploded in North Plainfield on Monday night during severe storms that also required dozens of people in the borough to be rescued due to rising flood waters. The explosion occurred at about 11:25 p.m. on Parkwood Avenue, according to abc7ny.com. No one was injured, but the home was destroyed.