The man who said he helped Kerr County implement an emergency alert system in his former role there as information technology director is now calling on top leaders to step down following a flash

A flash flood warning was in effect in New York City until 9:45 p.m., and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency. Middlesex, Morris and Somerset counties remained under a flood warning until 7:15 a.m. Tuesday.

EDT on Thursday, the National Weather Service released a flood warning in effect until 8 a.m. EDT for Crawford and Otsego counties.

A flood warning was released by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 5:39 a.m. valid from 8 a.m. until Saturday 4:40 a.m. for Leavenworth and Atchison counties.

The City of Belton implemented a flood system with sonar that can keep track of rising levels that may cause concern.

On Wednesday at 6:46 p.m. a flash flood warning was released by the National Weather Service in effect until 10:45 p.m. for Middlesex and Somerset counties.

A flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 7:38 p.m. in effect until 11:45 p.m. for Bucks County.

A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for northwestern Franklin County, Henry County, northeastern Jefferson County, eastern Oldham County, northern Shelby County, and southeastern Trimble County until 6 p.m. This means damaging winds, hail and frequent lightning are possible. Heavy downpours are also expected.

EDT the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning in effect until 9:15 p.m. EDT for Alpena County.

Flood alerts have also sparked backlash over the inconsistent use of the alert system by local and state agencies, such as the practice of over-alerting or issuing alerts for what some argue are non-significant, non-life-threatening events, which can result in so-called "alert fatigue."