The two women killed amid severe thunderstorms and intense flooding in New Jersey were on their way to a bingo night at the time, family and friends said. Lubia Estevez and Forest Whitlock, both women in their 60s,

Police say 60-year-old Lubia Estevez, a food services cashier at Plainfield High School, was one of two people killed during Monday's intense storms.

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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.

Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency for New Jersey as considerable rain fell on July 14 with more expected as the night progresses.

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

The strike occurred at 7:07 p.m. during a stormy night and shortly before a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the area.