New Jersey is under a state of emergency after a flash flood caused at least two deaths in Plainfield and damage across Union County.

Governor Phil Murphy issued a state of emergency, calling on residents to avoid unnecessary travel and to stay indoors.

Two people died when flash floods struck New Jersey on Monday, submerging cars, flooding roadways and canceling flights. The victims were killed when their car was swept into Cedar Brook in Plainfield, city officials said. This comes days after two others were killed in severe storms in Plainfield on July 3.

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

Torrential rains in New York and New Jersey on Monday night brought flash flooding that killed two people and led New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to declare a state of emergency. Officials had to perform rescues after flooding left drivers stranded as their vehicles rose in the waters.

The deadliest modern-era storm, with 38 fatalities in New Jersey, was Superstorm Sandy in 2012. Amid recent flooding, here are other notable storms.

Two people were killed after their car was swept away by flash flooding in New Jersey. Record-breaking rain in the Northeast was so heavy, flooding spilled over into New York subways and roads, leaving some drivers stranded.

The two women were in their car on the road when it was swept into the Cedar Brook during the height of the storm.

Hundreds of New Jersey homes were damaged by flooding Monday​, and many families are just beginning the process of filing insurance claims.