The flooding necessitated rescues, grounded planes, and submerged vehicles in waist-high water less than two weeks after flash floods in Texas killed more than 100 people, triggering concerns about the increasing number of flood fatalities in recent years because of heavier rainfall,

A state of emergency has been declared in New Jersey, while New York subway stations were flooded. Flash flood warnings were issued in Pennsylvania and Virginia.

Authorities say 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.

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.

Forecasters warned more rain and flash flood risk is expected on July 15 after storms flooded out roads the day before.

New York and New Jersey hit by torrential rain and flash floods, forcing highway closures, suspending subway lines and flight delays.

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.

Heavy rain on Monday flooded parts of New Jersey, including NJ Turnpike and New Providence, with videos showing streets completely submerged.