Another round of thunderstorms could soak New Jersey with a quick 1 to 2 inches of rainfall on Wednesday afternoon and evening.

One of the two people who died in Plainfield, New Jersey, during Monday's intense storms has been identified as a beloved member of the local school district.Lubia Estevez, 60, worked as a food services cashier in the Plainfield School District for 15 years.

Statewide, rain totals ranged from .11 inches in Hamilton, Mercer County to 6.64 inches in Clark and 6.24 inches in Westfield.

Heavy thunderstorms could dump 2 to 4 inches of rain in parts of New Jersey on Wednesday afternoon and evening.

In the wake of severe storms, recovery efforts are underway in Somerset and Union counties, where flooding has caused tragic losses and heroic rescues amid ongoing weather threats.

New Jersey's governor declared a state of emergency after heavy rains pounded the Northeast. New York City also warned residents of basement apartments to prepare for possible evacuations.

New Jersey environmental regulators are amending a proposal that has faced harsh criticism from builders and the business community.

The Plainfield Area Humane Society battled serious flooding, but thanks to dedicated volunteers, all animals were rescued. Now, they need community support to recover and restock essential supplies.

FOX Weather Meteorologist Jane Minar reports from North Plainfield, New Jersey, as more wet weather could be on the way, with recovery efforts beginning following the devastating flooding that hit the Northeast this week.