New Jersey state of emergency: NJ Turnpike completely flooded; scary scenes at New Providence

Heavy rain on Monday flooded parts of New Jersey, including NJ Turnpike and New Providence, with videos showing streets completely submerged.

Updated on: Jul 15, 2025, 06:55:18 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Scary scenes emerged from parts of New Jersey on Monday as heavy rainfall caused a rise in water level, leading to flooding in multiple areas. As the rise in water level led to flood waters entering urban areas, videos emerged from the NJ Turnpike toll road and the New Providence borough in Union County, showing them completely inundated.

Here's a video from the NJ Turnpike shared by an NJ resident:

Here's a video from New Providence recorded from a bus:

New Jersey's Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency in the state amid the flash flood warnings issued by the National Weather Service on Monday morning. Videos also surfaced from other parts of Union County, such as Plainfield, Scotch Plains, and Route 22, showing significant flooding.

Also read: New Jersey flash floods: Scary videos from Plainfield, Scotch Plains and Route 22 emerge; NJ transit faces delays

Additionally, the state of New Jersey has multiple road closures in the northeast counties that face potential flooding threats. I-78, Route 22, and numerous local streets were shut down amid the flash floods. Nearly 8,000 residents have been affected by downed trees and power outages. Meanwhile, the flood watch remains in effect till around 8:30 p.m. on Monday night.

On top of that, the Newark Liberty International Airport faced a flight delay of at least three hours. Liberty International Airport said in a post on its X account that the ground stop is expected to be lifted at 9 p.m. on Monday.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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