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.

Torrential rain and thunderstorms are expected to threaten much of the eastern and central United States with flash flooding throughout the rest of this week, forecasters warned, as parts of the country,

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

Heavy rain on Monday flooded parts of New Jersey, including NJ Turnpike and New Providence, with videos showing streets completely submerged.

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.

Millions across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic remain under flash flood warnings early Tuesday as slow-moving summer storms bring heavy showers to the East Coast, impacting transportation and leaving people stranded in vehicles on waterlogged roads.

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding struck Plainfield and Scotch Plains, New Jersey, causing widespread disruption. The National Weather Service issued a warning at 7:31 PM EDT, due to thunderstorms producing 1–2 inches of rain, with an additional 1–2 inches expected.