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New Jersey Floods: State of Emergency Declared Amid Chaos

7/15/2025

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New Jersey is reeling from devastating flash floods after relentless rain on July 14, 2025. Governor Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency, urging residents to remain indoors as brave emergency crews rush to rescue those trapped in hard-hit areas like Scotch Plains and North Plainfield. The relentless downpour has wreaked havoc on transportation across the Northeast.

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New Jersey is reeling from devastating flash floods after relentless rain on July 14, 2025. Governor Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency, urging residents to remain indoors as brave emergency crews rush to rescue those trapped in hard-hit areas like Scotch Plains and North Plainfield. The relentless downpour has wreaked havoc on transportation across the Northeast.