As the U.S. reels from flash flooding and cuts to government experts, here's how to find accurate weather forecasts.

Two people were killed in New Jersey during flash flooding as severe storms lashed the New York City area on Monday night into Tuesday, submerging cars and flooding subway stations.

“When heavy rainfall overwhelms our infrastructure and the ground’s natural ability to absorb water, we see rapid rises in water levels in rivers, streams & underground springs we never notice,” DEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette tweeted. “When 16% of your State lies in a floodplain, that is an emergency.”

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.

Two people are dead in Planifield, New Jersey, after heavy rain pummeled much of the state on Monday, causing flash floods and dangerous conditions on the roads.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency Monday evening, July 14, as storms swept through the state. At 8:45 p.m., NJ Transit announced major impacts across multiple rail lines due to weather-related conditions. Severe flooding left cars ...

Slow-moving thunderstorms equipped with heavy rain and strong winds have caused flooding in parts of the Tri-State area Monday evening. The storms have already prompted New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy to declare a state of emergency,