Dr. Krasting, a former researcher for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, said that climate change and a two-year drought in New Jersey, which had left the soil unprepared to rapidly absorb rain, contributed to the intensity of the week’s weather.

“Our changing climate,” he said, “is changing the likelihood of extreme events like this.”

“She really wanted to provide alcohol and addiction rehabilitation for low-level offenders in a rehab setting,” Marianne Delaney said of her aunt’s intentions when the facility was first opened. “To see her name used this way is just disgraceful.”

Analilia Mejia will win a special election in New Jersey’s 11th District, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, allowing Democrats to further narrow Republicans’ razor-thin majority in the US House.

Named the Fight Unlawful Conduct and Keep Individuals and Communities Empowered act, the legislation, known by its blunt acronym, would expand residents’ rights under state law to sue immigration officials for unconstitutional conduct.