Flash flooding and storms lash New York and New Jersey
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Police say 60-year-old Lubia Estevez, a food services cashier at Plainfield High School, was one of two people killed during Monday's intense storms.
Cleanup is just beginning for many residents of North Plainfield, New Jersey, where Monday night’s flooding brought upwards of 12 feet of rain into people’s homes.
Severe storms brought flooding to New Jersey and Pennsylvania, resulting in two deaths, a house fire, and over 100 flight cancelations at Newark Airport.
A devastating flood struck the Hope 4 Paws Humane Society in Plainfield on Tuesday night, leaving the shelter completely underwater and
Statewide, rain totals ranged from .11 inches in Hamilton, Mercer County to 6.64 inches in Clark and 6.24 inches in Westfield.
Two people died in Plainfield, NJ as the car they were in was swept away by floodwaters. One animal shelter was devastated by the water and others today are saying they are lucky to be alive after being rescued.
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.
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.
The two women were in their car on the road when it was swept into the Cedar Brook during the height of the storm.
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