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State Of Emergency Declared In NJ As Serious Flooding Reported
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY, JUL 15 – Governor Phil Murphy declared emergency after 3-5 inches of rain caused flash flooding and road closures, urging residents to avoid travel and shelter in place, officials said.
- On the evening of July 14, Governor Phil Murphy issued an emergency declaration in response to widespread flash flooding affecting various areas of New Jersey.
- The declaration followed heavy rainfall and multiple flash flood warnings issued for counties including Camden, Middlesex, Morris, and Somerset.
- Flooding affected towns such as Watchung and Plainfield, leading to road closures, shelter-in-place orders, and a dramatic water rescue in Scotch Plains.
- As of early evening, more than 8,000 power outages were reported statewide, with 1,704 customers without power in Bergen County alone, according to utility companies.
- Officials advised people to remain inside and limit travel while flood watches and warnings continued overnight throughout much of New Jersey.
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Floodwaters kill 2 in New Jersey
NEW YORK — Two people in New Jersey died after their vehicle was swept up in floodwaters during a storm that moved across the U.S. Northeast overnight, authorities said Tuesday.
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NJ governor says White House ‘has been in touch’ over flash flooding
Gov. Phil Murphy visited flood-damaged Berkeley Heights on July 15, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the governor’s office)Gov. Phil Murphy said his office has communicated with White House officials about the flash flooding New Jersey experienced on Monday, floods that led to the deaths of at least two people and caused extensive damage in the region. “Last night we got crushed,” Murphy told reporters while visiting Berkeley Heights. “The White House h…
2 dead in New Jersey after floodwaters carry away vehicle during heavy rains that hit Northeast
NEW YORK (AP) — Two people in New Jersey were killed after their vehicle was swept up in floodwaters during a storm that moved across the U.S. Northeast overnight, authorities said Tuesday. Gov.
Lafayette Parish announces locations for sandbags
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- With heavy rains and possible flooding in the forecast this week, Lafayette Consolidated Government has announced four sandbag locations now open for residents across Lafayette Parish: 400 Dugas Road – LCG Compost Facility 1234 E. Pont Des Mouton Road – Brown Park 1919 Eraste Landry Road – Robicheaux Recreation Center 130 Park Lane – Picard Park Sites are self-bagging and residents must bring their own shovel and manpow…
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