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.Lubia Estevez, 60, worked as a food services cashier in the Plainfield School District for 15 years.

New York and New Jersey hit by torrential rain and flash floods, forcing highway closures, suspending subway lines and flight delays.

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.

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

Heavy rains and flash flooding in the northeast have caused two deaths in New Jersey. More rain is expected through mid-week for portions of the eastern and central U.S.

Another day of pop-up thunderstorms is expected for the tri-state area Thursday, this one potentially more widespread than the isolated cell that turned deadly in New Jersey a day ago. Any storms that do develop,

FOX Weather Meteorologist Jane Minar reports from North Plainfield, New Jersey, as more wet weather could be on the way, with recovery efforts beginning following the devastating flooding that hit the Northeast this week.

Record-breaking storms unleashed up to 6.67 inches of rain in New Jersey, causing two deaths and widespread disruptions.