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Flash floods are occurring across the U.S., from Texas to New Jersey. Here's what you should know as risks escalate.
Forecasters warned more rain and flash flood risk is expected on July 15 after storms flooded out roads the day before.
The National Weather Service urged people to avoid travel if a flash flood warning was in place for their area.
In Plainfield, New Jersey, two people were killed when their car was swept into Cedar Brook, city officials said. This comes days after two others were killed in severe storms in Plainfield on July 3.
New Jersey is under a state of emergency after a flash flood caused at least two deaths in Plainfield and damage across Union County.
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Residents south of the San Saba River in west-central Texas have been ordered to evacuate because of surging waters.
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Camp Mystic's executive director began evacuating campers approximately 45 minutes after the National Weather Service issued a "life-threatening flash flooding" alert.
The risk for flash flooding won't just be confined to today, as data shows the risk for flash flooding remaining in place Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and likely on Sunday too. There will be some big gaps in the rain, though, including most of Friday, looking dry and pleasant.