Two dead in New Jersey as flash flooding engulfs Tri-State area

Two people in New Jersey died when their vehicle was swept away by floodwaters on July 18, 2026, as torrential storms submerged streets, cascaded into New York subway stations, and forced drivers to abandon vehicles across the Tri-State area. The storm also disrupted flights on the eve of the World Cup final in New Jersey and rained off a Yankees-Dodgers game.