New Jersey is under a state of emergency after a flash flood caused at least two deaths in Plainfield and damage across Union County.

The U.S. Drought Monitor has released its latest update, revealing that massive rain storms this summer have effectively erased the drought

Eight of the injured were children, according to the mayor. One person died and 14 others were injured, including eight children, after being struck by lightning on Wednesday in New Jersey, officials said.

One person was killed and 14 others were injured after being struck by lightning in Jackson Township, New Jersey on Wednesday.

Hundreds of homes in New Jersey were damaged by Monday's torrential rain, and many families are only just beginning the process of filing insurance claims. CBS News New York investigative reporter Mahsa Saeidi has important advice from experts on what homeowners should do next.

Record-breaking storms unleashed up to 6.67 inches of rain in New Jersey, causing two deaths and widespread disruptions.

Heavy thunderstorms could dump 2 to 4 inches of rain in parts of New Jersey on Wednesday afternoon and evening.

New Jersey’s mid-summer weather pattern of sweltering temperatures, soaking rains, and thick humidity is testing the resilience of home gardens