At least two people died in New Jersey in flash flooding following the intense storms that hit the Tri-State area, according to officials.

Authorities say two people in New Jersey were killed after their vehicle was swept up in flood waters during a storm that moved across the U.S. Northeast overnight.

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Most flash flood warnings and watches had ended in parts of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania as the rain began to subside. Governor Phil Murphy still enforced a state of emergency in New Jersey. Social media circulated videos showing vehicles still partially submerged in some parts of the states. Residents began cleaning flood-damaged cars.

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Two people in Plainfield, New Jersey, died after their vehicle was swept away by floodwaters during a severe storm overnight. The storm caused flash flooding across the US Northeast. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy confirmed the fatalities on Tuesday.

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.