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

The National Weather Service urged people to avoid travel if a flash flood warning was in place for their area.

EDT the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning in effect until 5:15 p.m. EDT for Macomb and Oakland counties.

A flash food warning has been issued for areas of Middlesex and Somerset counties in New Jersey on Wednesday as strong storms lash the state. The warning is in effect from 6:45 p.m. until 10:45 p.m. for the following counties: Middlesex and Somerset.

The risk for flash flooding won't just be confined to today, as data shows the risk for flash flooding remaining in place Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and likely on Sunday too. There will be some big gaps in the rain, though, including most of Friday, looking dry and pleasant.

EDT the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning in effect until 9:15 p.m. EDT for Alpena County.

On Wednesday at 6:46 p.m. a flash flood warning was released by the National Weather Service in effect until 10:45 p.m. for Middlesex and Somerset counties.

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