A flash flood warning was in effect in New York City until 9:45 p.m., and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency. Middlesex, Morris and Somerset counties remained under a flood warning until 7:15 a.m. Tuesday.

Parts of New York City and Northern New Jersey were inundated on Monday night as widespread thunderstorms moved through.

Severe flash flooding struck New York City, Westchester County, Staten Island, and Rockland County, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic

An electrifying video shows a forked lightning bolt hit the Lower Manhattan skyscraper, illuminating the city skyline amid a severe thunderstorm.

Catastrophic flash floods have devastated New York and New Jersey, leaving at least two dead and widespread destruction. Torrential rain uprooted trees, swept away vehicles, and submerged subway stations and roads,

The heavy downpours wreaked havoc across the city with footage showing commuters overwhelmed by floodwaters in various subway stations.

A flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 7:38 p.m. in effect until 11:45 p.m. for Bucks County.