Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency for New Jersey as considerable rain fell on July 14 with more expected as the night progresses.

Flash flooding submerged portions of New Jersey on Monday as Democratic Governor Phil Murphy issued a state of emergency, calling on residents to avoid unnecessary travel and to stay indoors.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency after heavy rain drenched much of the Garden State. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the latest details from North Plainfield.