A new round of flash floods tore through Central Texas, triggering dozens of rescues after at least 131 people had been killed by the July 4 flash floods.Emergency crews resumed some recovery efforts Sunday afternoon after heavy rain brought renewed flood threats to Kerr County,

Floods submerged cars and grounded planes in New Jersey, prompting the governor to declare a state of emergency. The deluge also hit New York and Pennsylvania.

State and local officials said they did their best to coordinate evacuations and rescues, but better cellphone service might help in future floods.