What’s going on with all the flash flooding happening across the United States?
Several videos on X show the New Jersey Turnpike under water after flash floods hit several parts of the Garden State.
Take a look:
Current scene on the New Jersey Turnpike
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The Governor of New Jersey has issued a state of emergency, per New Jersey:
Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency Monday night as flash flooding across the northern section of New Jersey caused severe trouble.
Murphy asked residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. “I am declaring a State of Emergency given flash flooding and high levels of rainfall in parts of the state,” he said.
Weather Warfare in full effect!
🚨 SITREP: The New Jersey Turnpike and Nearby Areas are Flooding!
– Significant flooding has been reported on the NJ Turnpike, with posts on X indicating severe conditions, including the outer roadway northbound north of Interchange 11 (Garden… pic.twitter.com/oBfOCU6ing
— MJTruthUltra (@MJTruthUltra) July 15, 2025
North Jersey shared these weather details:
The National Weather Service has extended a flash flood warning for North Jersey well into the evening of July 14 as thrunderstorms hit the region.
The earlier warning was due to end at 6:15 p.m., but has been extended to 8:15 p.m. It includes parts of Bergen, Essex, Passaic, Hudson and Union counties, as well as Staten Island.
At 7:33 p.m., Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency for New Jersey.
New Jersey Transit was reporting weather-related delays on multiple rail lines.
“At 5:42 p.m. EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.,” the NWS New York wrote in its updated warning.
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🚨#BREAKING: New Jersey Flash Flood Turnpike Underwater Amid Heavy Rains, State Of Emergency Declared
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency Monday as torrential rain and flash floods swamped roads, downed trees, and shut major routes, including the New… pic.twitter.com/SokfYMA2XN
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