Heavy rainfall in NY, NJ floods streets, subways, more: See photos
'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 in a news release on July 14. 'I urge New Jerseyans to exercise caution, follow all safety protocols, and remain off the roads unless absolutely necessary.'
In northern New Jersey, between 3 and 6.5 inches of rain fell, with continued flood impacts expected on July 15, the National Weather Service in Mount Holly said.
Video posted to social media showed a New York City subway station inundated with fast-moving floodwaters as passengers watched from inside a train, lifting up their feet to avoid the water rushing into the subway car.
Tuesday morning, emergency responders continued to mitigate flood sites. Rail service on the New Jersey Coast Line was experiencing delays due to weather-related wire issues, but no other rail delays were reported. NJ Transit reported weather-related delays on Monday night.
More news: Storm tracker: Tropical depression could soon form in the Gulf, bring heavy rain
Photos show effects of flooding on New Jersey, New York City
Streets, subway stations under water due to heavy rainfall
Contributing: Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY; William Westhoven, Morristown Daily Record
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.
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