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Daily Mail
13 hours ago
- Climate
- Daily Mail
Two die trying to escape biblical New Jersey floods that turned roads into rivers in a matter of seconds
Two women were killed in the violent overnight flash floods that wreaked havoc on New Jersey and New York City on Monday night. The victims were trapped in their car as rain water rushed through the streets of Plainfield - shoving them into the Cedar Brook. Witnesses told ABC 7 the forceful flooding dragged the car side to side before launching it off into the brook, which was designed to catch the city's flood water. One man recalled to the outlet that one of the women was hear shouting 'I don't want to die!' A quick-thing bystander reportedly smashed one of the car's windows and tried to pull them to safety - but his efforts were in vain, as he was no match for the surge. Once first responders were able to retrieve their bodies, both women were pronounced dead at the scene. 'It was so flooded it was like a river going through, and I've never seen anything like this before,' one local resident, Theresa Lee, told ABC 7. Little information about their deaths have been shared by police, but the Daily Mail has reached out for further information and confirmation on the identities. North Plainfield police officers and first responders had to trek through water up to their chests to save more than 40 people who were swept away by the storm. Authorities also said that anywhere from 30 to 50 vehicles were wiped out and destroyed during the floods the National Weather Service (NWS) warned could be 'life-threatening.' One home in North Plainfield had even exploded during the floods after its gas line erupted. Firefighters arrived to the home completely up in flames as the rushed inside to save its four occupants. No injuries were reported and the residents were safely evacuated, ABC 7 reported. Three other nearby homes were also evacuated for problems with their foundations related to the storm surge. The flood's eerie aftermath was apparent on Tuesday morning, with roads wrecked, homes damaged, pieces of pavement missing and debris scattered throughout the shaken city. In some areas, the streets more closely resembled rivers than roads - with dead fish washed up on the asphalt after the rain subsided. Governor Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency, as neighborhoods across Union, Essex and Somerset Counties were also impacted by the intense downpour. These two fatalities come less than two weeks after two men died in Plainfield when a tree fell on top of their car during a powerful storm on July 3. The victims were Rocco Sansone, 79, and Brian Ernesto Valladares, 25. 'To lose four residents in such a short span of time is unimaginable,' Plainfield Mayor Adrian Mapp said in a statement. 'We mourn with the families, and we remain committed to doing all we can to strengthen our emergency response systems and protect our residents from future harm.' NYC also faced the brunt of the severe thunderstorms - which caused astonishing flooding across all five boroughs. The NWS raised the alarm on Monday night as the deluge intensified across the Northeast, prompting major delays at JFK and LaGuardia airports for both departures and arrivals. Video showed subway cars packed with passengers filling with water as people crouched on the seats to avoid getting soaked. The floods that rocked New York and New Jersey came about a week after at least 132 people tragically died during a flash flooding event in Texas. At least 101 people are still missing.
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
What happened in Central Jersey? Flash floods leave two dead in Plainfield on July 14
At least two people were killed as heavy rainfall swept across North and Central Jersey on July 14, bringing flash floods, road closures and power outages. Much of the state faced a flash flood warning for at least part of Monday and a flash flood watch through midnight. As of the morning of July 15, parts of Middlesex and Somerset counties were still under a flood warning, with the National Weather Service advising residents of continued flooding as numerous roads remained closed. Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency for New Jersey on Monday evening, writing in a post on X, "We are experiencing heavy rainfall and flash flooding across the state. Please stay off the roads and monitor local forecasts." While flooding was reported from all over the state, it was particularly high along the Route 22 corridor in Central Jersey. Watchung, Plainfield, North Plainfield and Somerville were some of the hardest-hit communities. Story continues below photo gallery. In a press release posted to Facebook on the morning of July 15, officials from the city of Plainfield confirmed that two individuals were killed during the flash flooding. The release said preliminary reports found that a vehicle was swept into Cedar Brook during the height of the storm. Emergency personnel responded quickly, but both people in the vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene. The identities of the victims were being withheld pending notification of their families, the release said. In response to storm-related damage, city officials said all city pools and parks would be closed July 15 and services at the Plainfield Senior Center would be suspended. A citywide plan was in development to assist residents with post-storm cleanup. "The City of Plainfield continues to assess conditions across affected neighborhoods," reads the release. "Residents are encouraged to stay tuned to official communication channels, including the city website, social media pages, and robocall system, for updates on recovery efforts, service restoration and support resources." We're flooded in Plainfield byu/Worldly-Jellyfish-88 innewjersey Scenes of floating cars, dramatic rescues and flooded roads could be seen all over social media as of Tuesday morning. Route 22 in North Plainfield and Route 28 in Middlesex both remained closed so crews could clear debris and make emergency roadway repairs. The Plainfield Area Humane Society was left with nothing after its entire shelter flooded during Monday night's storms. "Our director, shelter manager, a board member and volunteer were able to swim through debris to get inside and check on the animals. They were sitting in darkness with water quickly filling their cages, many were already chest deep in the flood," reads a post from the Plainfield Area Humane Society on Facebook. "Despite the chaos, all animals were able to be moved to higher ground and are safe." However, the shelter was left with no food, bedding, litter or supplies of any kind. For information on how to donate to the shelter, visit the Humane Society's website at The damage came just days after a severe storm struck Plainfield on July 3, leading to more than 80 downed trees, widespread power outages and the death of two others, who were killed when a tree fell on the vehicle they were traveling in. "All of Plainfield grieves this latest loss," Mayor Adrian O. Mapp said on July 15. "To lose four residents in such a short span of time is unimaginable. We mourn with the families, and we remain committed to doing all we can to strengthen our emergency response systems and protect our residents from harm." North Plainfield also saw a fatality due to a downed tree during the July 3 storm. Flooding has been a recurring issue in the region for decades. As reported by My Central Jersey, the flood of 1973 ravaged the area. Two years before, in 1971, Tropical Storm Doria brought heavy rains and flood levels that remained records until Hurricane Floyd in 1999. This article originally appeared on Flash flooding in Central Jersey leaves two dead July 14
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Texas Longhorns player honors flood victims at SEC Media Days
Texas senior defensive back Michael Taaffe made a fashion statement during his appearance at SEC Media Days Tuesday in Atlanta. However, it wasn't for show or to make an impression for the cameras and the various media members in attendance. Taaffe did it to honor the victims of a recent national tragedy close to home. Advertisement Taaffe wore a necktie that was emblazoned with the initials of 27 people who passed away during a series of flash floods earlier this month at Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian summer camp in Hunt, located in the Texas Hill Country. At the top of the list of initials on Taaffe's tie was the initials of Dick Eastland, the executive director of Camp Mystic, who passed away in the flood waters while attempting to rescue several of the campers. 'I want to shed light on what's going on in Texas to the SEC, to everybody around the country,' Taaffe said in an interview with Austin TV station KXAN. 'At the end of the day, football is important and it brings us joy, but this is more than football. Advertisement 'I wanted to show how important this is to us. We've been praying continuously for those families and the community, and I want to help them any way I can.' Taaffe, a native of Austin who played at Westlake High School, took part last week in a fundraiser at an Austin restaurant where he signed autographs and took photos with fans. He remarked, in another interview with KXAN, that he wanted to do his part to help those in need. 'It's super cool to see everybody here,' said Taaffe at the time. 'It brings tears of joy because it's so cool to see so many people show up. 'It's not about me. It's about the kids who were affected by this. The families.' Advertisement Taaffe continued his part to help those affected by the floods with his tie at SEC Media Days as one of the Longhorn players invited to the session. Texas, coming off back-to-back College Football Playoff appearances, begins what should be another highly anticipated season on Aug. 30 at Ohio State, a rematch of the Buckeyes' CFP semifinal win against the Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl. MORE SPORTS NEWS SEC Media Days: Arch Manning ready for role as college football's top celebrity QB in 2025 Texas coach introduced at SEC Media Days with playing of rival school's fight song What Auburn and former Oklahoma QB Jackson Arnold said about his return to Oklahoma Advertisement Former SEC head coach and offensive guru finds new role with Louisiana college program Nation's longest actively tenured athletic director at one school to announce his retirement Successful Oklahoma high school football coach receives honor from his college alma mater Bixby (Oklahoma) standout continues family tradition with commitment to Oklahoma State Former Baylor, BYU quarterback lands coaching position at Arkansas high school Instant replay approved for Missouri high school football championship games Former Oklahoma QB commit now commits to Florida State Oklahoma high school football defensive standout commits to New Mexico Advertisement Top Texas '26 tight end prospect decides to stay close to home, commits to TCU Texas Tech football lands commitment from East Texas 4-star 2026 cornerback Standout tailback from East Texas decides to stay in-state after making college commitment ESPN's "SportsCenter" program to be on location at Texas high school football scrimmage Who made the covers of popular Texas football preseason magazine? Texas UIL football championship games to be broadcast for free via a new broadcast agreement
CNN
18 hours ago
- Politics
- CNN
Flash Floods swamp Northeast US metro areas
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CNN
19 hours ago
- Politics
- CNN
Flash Floods swamp Northeast US metro areas
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