Flash Flood — Union, New Jersey
2025-07-14 · near Plainfield, Union, New Jersey
2
Direct deaths
Event narrative
Two fatalities in car that became submerged in flood waters on Stelle Avenue, then dragged into Cedar Brook.
Wider weather episode
A weak front approached from the west along with PW of 2 inches resulting in heavy rainfall across the area. 4 to 6.5 inches of rainfall totals were reported with rainfall rates between 1 to 2 inches.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1282833. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.