A flash flood warning was in effect in New York City until 9:45 p.m., and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency. Middlesex, Morris and Somerset counties remained under a flood warning until 7:15 a.m. Tuesday.

The National Weather Service released a flood warning at 9:51 p.m. on Monday in effect until Tuesday at 1 a.m. for Essex, Passaic and Union counties.

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

Other Counties: Earlier warnings covered Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic, and Union counties until 8:15 PM EDT, impacting Newark, Elizabeth, and Plainfield. Hunterdon, Somerset, and Middlesex counties faced warnings until 10:30 PM EDT, including Somerville and Franklin Park.

The National Weather Service issued a flood warning at 9:07 p.m. on Monday in effect until Tuesday at 12:15 a.m. for Bergen County.

Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency for New Jersey as considerable rain fell on July 14 with more expected as the night progresses.

Flooding is causing problems on multiple New York City subway lines as torrential rain pummels the Tri-State Area.

Forecasters say some thunderstorm cells have the potential to dump as much as 2 to 3 inches of rain in one hour, posing a risk of rapid flooding.