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New Jersey was rocked by a powerful storm on July 14 that dumped intense rainfall across multiple counties, causing dangerous flash flooding and widespread power outages. Some areas were hit with 3 to 4 inches of rain per hour, overwhelming drainage systems and submerging roads and neighborhoods.

The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch, warning of the high risk of flash floods—and those warnings quickly became reality. Streets turned into rivers, vehicles were abandoned, and emergency crews scrambled to respond.

This video includes:
🚨 Raw footage of flooded streets and towns
⚠️ Details on affected counties and rainfall intensity
🛑 Emergency declarations and NWS alerts
🏠 Impact on homes, power, and infrastructure

📢 Stay informed. Stay safe. Share this video to help raise awareness.
🙏 Our thoughts are with the families and communities impacted by this historic storm.

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00:00Do you live in New Jersey?
00:02What happened on Monday, July 14, 2025, will go down in history as one of the worst floods ever.
00:10Severe thunderstorms rolled through the state, bringing with them heavy flash flooding,
00:16especially to Union and Somerset counties.
00:20Some areas received over 6.5 inches of rain in just hours.
00:24This caused dozens of residents to be rescued from their homes and vehicles.
00:28Places like North Plainfield and Scotch Plains were hit particularly hard.
00:34Most flights were canceled at Newark Liberty International Airport as a result of the storm.

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