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Roof collapses at New Jersey BJ's Wholesale Club due to heavy rain

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 · 2 sources

A roof partially collapsed at a BJ's Wholesale Club in New Jersey due to heavy rain and flash flooding. No injuries were reported in the incident.

Heavy rain and flash flooding caused the roof to partially collapse at a BJ's Wholesale Club in New Jersey. The incident occurred less than 60 miles from New York City. No one was hurt in the collapse. The flooding also left streets underwater in the area after a weekend of thunderstorms and relentless rain.

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What caused the roof to collapse?

The roof collapsed due to heavy rain and flash flooding in the area.

Were there any injuries reported?

No, there were no injuries reported in the incident.

Where did the incident occur?

The incident occurred at a BJ's Wholesale Club in New Jersey, less than 60 miles from New York City.

What else was affected by the flooding?

The flooding also left streets underwater in the area.

What led to the heavy rain and flooding?

The heavy rain and flooding were caused by a weekend of thunderstorms and relentless rain in the area.