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 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.

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