East Coast flash floods kill 2 as heavy rain slams region: Midwest braces for more flooding

The East Coast was slammed with torrential rain and flash flooding Monday that killed at least two people, turned streets into rivers, shut down subways, stranded drivers and prompted water rescues.

The East Coast was slammed with torrential rain and flash flooding Monday that killed at least two people, turned streets into rivers, shut down subways, stranded drivers and prompted water rescues.

The tristate area was hit hard, with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declaring a state of emergency, first responders commandeering local cars to rescue people stuck in floods, and widespread flight cancellations and delays.

Two people died in Plainfield, New Jersey, on Monday after their car was swept into Cedar Brook during the height of the storm, city officials said.

"Emergency personnel responded quickly, but tragically, both individuals were pronounced deceased at the scene," the city said in a statement. The two were not publicly identified, pending notification to their families.

In New York City, doomsday-like videos showed floods reaching the subway platforms.