A flood watch has also been issued in Washington, D.C., while the Midwest also has the potential for flooding.

Flash floods are occurring across the U.S., from Texas to New Jersey. Here's what you should know as risks escalate.

The National Weather Service urged people to avoid travel if a flash flood warning was in place for their area.

EDT the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning in effect until 5:15 p.m. EDT for Macomb and Oakland counties.

Storms prompted flash flood warnings across the New York City metropolitan area Monday night, with photos showing severe flooding across the city and in parts of New York state and New Jersey.

A flash food warning has been issued for areas of Middlesex and Somerset counties in New Jersey on Wednesday as strong storms lash the state. The warning is in effect from 6:45 p.m. until 10:45 p.m. for the following counties: Middlesex and Somerset.

EDT the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning in effect until 9:15 p.m. EDT for Alpena County.

Showers and storms are predicted in Columbus and Cincinnati's weather forecast, issuing a flash flood warning by the NWS. Here's how to be prepared

Heavy rains during the evening brought flooding, road closures and power outages throughout New Jersey, which is under a state of emergency.

The risk for flash flooding won't just be confined to today, as data shows the risk for flash flooding remaining in place Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and likely on Sunday too. There will be some big gaps in the rain, though, including most of Friday, looking dry and pleasant.