Flash flooding and storms lash New York and New Jersey
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Police say 60-year-old Lubia Estevez, a food services cashier at Plainfield High School, was one of two people killed during Monday's intense storms.
One of the two people who died in Plainfield, New Jersey, during Monday's intense storms has been identified as a beloved member of the local school district. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Footage shows wooden slats from the home on the ground with other debris. The blast took place around the same time heavy rainfall hit the northeast.
Severe storms brought flooding to New Jersey and Pennsylvania, resulting in two deaths, a house fire, and over 100 flight cancelations at Newark Airport.
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.
Statewide, rain totals ranged from .11 inches in Hamilton, Mercer County to 6.64 inches in Clark and 6.24 inches in Westfield.
The home on Parkview Avenue in North Plainfield exploded and collapsed just before 11:25 p.m. on Monday as heavy downpours wreaked havoc on the tri-state area.
The two women were in their car on the road when it was swept into the Cedar Brook during the height of the storm.
Two people were killed in Plainfield, New Jersey during flash flooding as severe storms lashed the area. Video credit: @lamontclair
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