The warning emphasized caution to prevent lives being lost while attempting to drive through flooded areas, a recurrent risk in flash flood events. Residents were encouraged to report observations of flooding—including mudslides or submerged roads—via the NWS Blacksburg Facebook page, X or telephone when safe to do so.

Dangerous torrential rainfall and flash flooding are underway in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast with millions at risk along the Interstate 95 corridor. It’s shaping up to be another serious flood event in a summer that’s been full of them.

New Jersey is under a flood watch today, and officials are warning residents to be careful and pay attention to conditions.