The U.S. Drought Monitor has released its latest update, revealing that massive rain storms this summer have effectively erased the drought

Much of the U.S., including North Carolina, has experienced a significant increase in intense rainfall and widespread flooding throughout July, often unrelated to tropical systems and impacting areas outside designated floodplains.

One person was killed and 14 others were injured after being struck by lightning in Jackson Township, New Jersey on Wednesday.

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

Hundreds of homes in New Jersey were damaged by Monday's torrential rain, and many families are only just beginning the process of filing insurance claims. CBS News New York investigative reporter Mahsa Saeidi has important advice from experts on what homeowners should do next.

Record-breaking storms unleashed up to 6.67 inches of rain in New Jersey, causing two deaths and widespread disruptions.

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

New Jersey’s mid-summer weather pattern of sweltering temperatures, soaking rains, and thick humidity is testing the resilience of home gardens