Two women killed Monday night when their vehicle got washed away during severe flooding in Plainfield have been identified.

New Jersey faces a major cleanup effort after this week's flash floods swept through Union and Somerset counties.

A devastating flood struck the Hope 4 Paws Humane Society in Plainfield on Tuesday night, leaving the shelter completely underwater and

In the wake of severe storms, recovery efforts are underway in Somerset and Union counties, where flooding has caused tragic losses and heroic rescues amid ongoing weather threats.

Fox News meteorologist Haley Meier reports from North Plainfield, NJ where a residential home exploded during Tuesday night’s severe flooding on ‘America Reports’.

Statewide, rain totals ranged from .11 inches in Hamilton, Mercer County to 6.64 inches in Clark and 6.24 inches in Westfield.

The Plainfield Area Humane Society battled serious flooding, but thanks to dedicated volunteers, all animals were rescued. Now, they need community support to recover and restock essential supplies.

On July 15, 2025, in Plainfield, New Jersey, USA @maynormarroquin4 shared a dramatic video showing a man nearly drowning after being carried away by strong floodwaters. In the video shows the man is swept along by the current but manages to grab onto a metal fence.

The home on Parkview Avenue in North Plainfield exploded and collapsed just before 11:25 p.m. on Monday as heavy downpours wreaked havoc on the tri-state area.

The two women in their 60s were killed after their car was swept into the Cedar Brook during the height of the storm.

Torrential rain and flash flooding led to dramatic rescues in New Jersey as Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency.