Storms prompted flash flood warnings across the New York City metropolitan area Monday night, with photos showing severe flooding across the city and in parts of New York state and New Jersey. Heavy rain moved through the region Monday,

Heavy rain inundated the region with flash flooding that stranded vehicles in roadways, closed subway lines and led to the declaration of states of emergency.

Flash floods are occurring across the U.S., from Texas to New Jersey. Here's what you should know as risks escalate.

Flooding caused delays on multiple New York City subway lines Monday as torrential rain pummeled the Tri-State Area.

The region was hit with heavy rain Monday evening, resulting in flash floods that not only impacted roads and air travel, but also the transit system.

Climate change has made extreme rainfall more common and more intense. But many flood risk maps have yet to catch up.

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.

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