"I have declared a State of Emergency out of an abundance of caution due to flash flooding and severe thunderstorms across the state," said Gov. Murphy.

Heavy rainfall swept across North and Central Jersey July 14, causing road closures, power outages, and flash floods that left two people dead and numerous motorists in need of rescue from fast-rising...

Dangerous and destructive flash flooding and rises on area rivers are anticipated as inches of rain pour down from midweek to this weekend, with the apex likely to be in Louisiana and western Mississ...