New York and New Jersey Flash Flooding, Rain Warnings: Live Tracker Maps

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Torrential rain hit the U.S. Northeast on Monday night, flooding several parts of New York and New Jersey, forcing highway closures, suspending subway lines, and prompting New Jersey's governor to declare a state of emergency.
Flash flood warnings and watches stretched from Virginia through Pennsylvania, as communities contended with fast-rising waters and significant travel disruption.
Social media videos showed dramatic scenes of floodwater pouring into Manhattan subway stations and buses left stranded by rising water in towns such as Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
Interactive maps from Windy.com showed the affected areas.
New York and New Jersey Flooding: Weather Radar Live Tracker Map
The rainfall and resulting flash floods brought widespread disruption to millions of commuters, exposing vulnerabilities in urban transit and infrastructure. Heavy rain across the mid-Atlantic region intensified concerns about severe weather trends, with meteorologists noting that the confluence of slow-moving storms and hot, humid air exacerbated flood risks disproportionately in urbanized areas between New Jersey and Washington, D.C.
The National Weather Service advised that, although rain had lessened by late Monday, flood threats persisted in northeast New Jersey, eastern and central Pennsylvania, and southeast New York, especially Staten Island, an area that received between 4 and 6 inches of rain overnight.
New York and New Jersey Flooding: Rain Accumulation Live Tracker Map
New Jersey Governor Philip D. Murphy declared a state of emergency following the widespread flooding that shut down highways, stranded public transit, and submerged vehicles. Buses and trains experienced major delays, with several New Jersey Transit lines rerouted or halted.
"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. "I urge New Jerseyans to exercise caution, follow all safety protocols, and remain off the roads unless absolutely necessary."
New York and New Jersey Flooding: Rain Live Tracker Map
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority suspended some subway service and warned of severe delays on others, as floodwaters poured into underground stations. In Westchester County, New York, rescue crews waded through inundated streets to reach stranded motorists.
This image made from video shows a flooded street in Rahway, N.J., on July 14, 2025.
This image made from video shows a flooded street in Rahway, N.J., on July 14, 2025.
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Carolyn Fortino, spokesperson for the Westchester County executive, wrote, "At this time, residents are still strongly advised to avoid all travel unless fleeing an area that is subject to flooding, or under an evacuation order," in an email to The Associated Press late Monday.
New York and New Jersey Flooding: Thunderstorms Live Tracker Map
Airports and Major Thoroughfares Affected
Flight delays mounted at John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports, with dozens of flights canceled at Newark. Major regional roadways—including the Saw Mill River Parkway, Taconic State Parkway, and Cross Bronx Expressway—faced closures due to flooding and debris. Emergency services warned drivers to stay away from water-covered roads, as rescues continued into the night.
New York and New Jersey Flooding: Extreme Weather Warnings Live Tracker Map
Pennsylvania and Virginia Also Impacted
Mount Joy in southeastern Pennsylvania declared a disaster emergency after more than seven inches of rain fell in under five hours, forcing at least 16 water rescues, though no injuries were reported.
This image made from video shows cars submerged in floodwaters in Rahway, NJ., on July 14, 2025.
This image made from video shows cars submerged in floodwaters in Rahway, NJ., on July 14, 2025.
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Borough Emergency Management Coordinator Philip Colvin said, "The declaration enables us to access additional resources to support residents and accelerate recovery efforts," in a public statement on Monday. Water in Mount Joy and in parts of New Jersey had begun to recede by Monday evening, but cleanup operations were expected to continue for days.