Torrential rain and flash flooding led to dramatic rescues in New Jersey as Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency.

Heavy rain has swept across parts of the Northeast, inundating sections of New York and New Jersey with flash flooding that stranded vehicles in roadways, closed subway lines and led to the declaration of a state of emergency.

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

Camp Mystic's executive director began evacuating campers approximately 45 minutes after the National Weather Service issued a "life-threatening flash flooding" alert.

Heavy rain caused flash flooding and road closures around the Lehigh Valley on Monday evening as storms made their way through. More rain is expected this week.

Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day.

On Tuesday at 6:37 a.m. the NWS Raleigh NC released a flash flood warning in effect until 8:30 a.m. The warning is for Chatham, Durham and Wake counties.

Monday is a NEXT Weather Alert day in the Philadelphia region for tropical downpours and an elevated flash flood risk.  As a cold front approaches the area, widespread showers and storms develop in the afternoon,