Plainfield officials say two people died after flash flooding swept a vehicle into Cedar Brook during Monday’s storm. It is believed the vehicle was caught in rising water at the height of the storm. Emergency crews responded quickly, but both individuals were pronounced dead at the scene.

Torrential rains in New York and New Jersey on Monday night brought flash flooding that killed two people and led New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to declare a state of emergency.

"All of Plainfield grieves this latest loss," Mayor Adrian O. Mapp said. "We mourn with the families, and we remain committed to doing all we can to strengthen our emergency response system and prote...