Two women killed Monday night when their vehicle got washed away during severe flooding in Plainfield have been identified.

A devastating flood struck the Hope 4 Paws Humane Society in Plainfield on Tuesday night, leaving the shelter completely underwater and

New Jersey faces a major cleanup effort after this week's flash floods swept through Union and Somerset counties.

In the wake of severe storms, recovery efforts are underway in Somerset and Union counties, where flooding has caused tragic losses and heroic rescues amid ongoing weather threats.

The tragedy unfolded just 11 days after three people were killed by falling trees as violent storms ripped through central New Jersey on July 3. Two of those, ages 25 and 79, were from Plainfield, while the third was from neighboring North Plainfield.

The Plainfield Area Humane Society battled serious flooding, but thanks to dedicated volunteers, all animals were rescued. Now, they need community support to recover and restock essential supplies.

On July 15, 2025, in Plainfield, New Jersey, USA @maynormarroquin4 shared a dramatic video showing a man nearly drowning after being carried away by strong floodwaters. In the video shows the man is swept along by the current but manages to grab onto a metal fence.

The two women were in their car on the road when it was swept into the Cedar Brook during the height of the storm.

Four people escaped before a house exploded in North Plainfield on Monday night during severe storms that also required dozens of people in the borough to be rescued due to rising flood waters. The explosion occurred at about 11:25 p.