Severe storms hammered parts of the tri-state area Monday afternoon into the late evening hours, flooding City subways, prompting dozens of water rescues and triggering a state of emergency in hard-hit parts of New Jersey.

The deadliest modern-era storm, with 38 fatalities in New Jersey, was Superstorm Sandy in 2012. Amid recent flooding, here are other notable storms.

New York and New Jersey hit by torrential rain and flash floods, forcing highway closures, suspending subway lines and flight delays.

High humidity and scorching summer heat will lead to the risk of severe storms and ongoing flash flooding events in the coming days.It will be hazy and hot on Wednesday, July 16, and Thursday, July 17,

Forecasters say some thunderstorm cells have the potential to dump as much as 2 to 3 inches of rain in one hour, posing a risk of rapid flooding.

Heavy rains and flash flooding in the northeast have caused two deaths in New Jersey. More rain is expected through mid-week for portions of the eastern and central U.S.

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.

A Flood Watch is in effect in parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, with potential flash flooding from heavy rains.

The weather service said there's a "marginal" risk of flooding in portions of Nassau and western Suffolk, but nothing what's expected to the west and north of LI.