“When heavy rainfall overwhelms our infrastructure and the ground’s natural ability to absorb water, we see rapid rises in ...

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency after heavy rain drenched much of the Garden State. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the latest details from North Plainfield.

“I am declaring a State of Emergency given flash flooding and high levels of rainfall in parts of the state. Please stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. Stay safe, New Jersey,” New Jersey Gov.