This is the dramatic moment flash floods tore through New Jersey, turning streets into rivers after torrential rain pounded the region.

The chaos unfolded on Monday, July 14, 2025 when intense storms dumped over six inches of rain in just a few hours — overwhelming drainage systems across multiple counties.

Footage filmed in Edgewater, New Jersey, shows cars partially submerged in murky water, with motorists forced to abandon their cars as flood waters surged .

Statewide downpour triggered a state of emergency declared by Governor Phil Murphy, who urged residents to stay off the roads and follow official guidance.

The floods caused widespread disruptions across New Jersey, including vehicles swept away in Plainfield resulting in two fatalities and at least 21 water rescues .