Parts of New York City and Northern New Jersey were inundated on Monday night as widespread thunderstorms moved through.

Statewide, rain totals ranged from .11 inches in Hamilton, Mercer County to 6.64 inches in Clark and 6.24 inches in Westfield.

Heavy rainfall triggered flash flood warnings across New York City and prompted New Jersey to declare a state of emergency. The rising water levels di

Two people were killed when flash floods struck New Jersey, submerging cars, flooding roadways and canceling flights.

The home on Parkview Avenue in North Plainfield exploded and collapsed just before 11:25 p.m. on Monday as heavy downpours wreaked havoc on the tri-state area.

Flood Watch issued for NJ and southeastern PA due to heavy rain and potential flash flooding from Chantal's remnants.

First Alert Weather: Rain continues for morning commute 05:33 Flood warnings & advisories CBS New York Coastal Flood Warning along much of the coast for this morning's high tide cycle.

But let's not single out New Jersey and Texas. Florida — especially Miami and many low-lying, overbuilt Gulf Coast communities — are other flood disasters waiting to happen. Even New York City, with all its concrete grandeur and self-assured arrogance, is a potential flood zone.