India, Oct. 13 -- New Jersey faced widespread flooding on Sunday as a powerful nor'easter moved up the East Coast. Social media videos showed streets and neighborhoods inundated in several shore towns, including Ocean City, Avalon, Sea Isle City, and Atlantic City.

Acting Governor Tahesha Way declared a state of emergency for all 21 counties, citing the potential for extreme weather conditions, particularly in coastal areas.

"Starting on Sunday, a dangerous coastal storm will begin to move past our state with extreme weather conditions for several counties, especially those on the Shore," Way said in a statement.

"In preparation for this storm, I am issuing a State of Emergency for all 21 counties out of an abundance of caution, author...