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Here's how much rain fell in and around Leominster
Monday’s torrential rain dumped several inches of rain in communities across the region, but Worcester County towns and cities had the highest tallies of rainfall. Leominster topped the list, with a total of 9.5 inches. The city declared a state of emergency, as rain caused roads to flood and wash out. Many cars became stuck all over the city. Here…
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Weather forecast: Scattered showers Tuesday after Monday's flooding
Monday night: Rain tapers to showers, areas of fog. Lows in the 60s. Tuesday: Scattered showers. Highs near 75. Wednesday: Another wave of showers and storms in the afternoon. Highs in the 70s.
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FIRST ALERT: Flash flood emergency in Mass., warnings elsewhere (see live radar)
A flash flood emergency was issued for Leominster, Massachusetts, Monday, a relatively rare warning for life-threatening flash flood potential. The expected rainfall rate, according to the National Weather Service, was between 2 to 4 inches in an hour. Worcester County’s flash flood warning will remain in effect until 8 a.m. Tuesday. Flash flood warnings were in place in other parts…
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FIRST ALERT: Storms move through New England
Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued late Tuesday night in Vermont’s Lamoille County, Grand Isle County, Chittenden County and Franklin County. They were set to expire at 12:45 a.m. Wednesday. More severe thunderstorm warnings and flash flood warnings were in place for other parts of New England Tuesday afternoon and evening, but have since expired. Click here to see active...
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Flooding closed roads across Connecticut
Flooding from the heavy rain on Sunday closed multiple roads across the state. Route 167 in Avon was closed at Burnham Road due to water over the road. Significant flooding was reported near Backus Avenue in Danbury. Public safety personnel were monitoring the situation. In Bristol, water covered Route 229 toward Memorial Boulevard. Route 229 was closed at Route 72….
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FIRST ALERT: Life-threatening flooding in Vermont, severe storms across New England
Life-threatening flash flooding, mudslides and landslides continued Monday afternoon across Vermont, while the strong weather system prompted severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings in places across New England Monday. In Vermont, flash flood warnings will be in place until 2:15 a.m. in Caledonia County, Orleans County, Chittenden County, Franklin County and Lamoille County. Flash flood warnings will also affect Addison…
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NH warns of flash flooding chances, with more rain in the forecast
It’s been a rainy few days in parts of New England, and with more storms looming for Monday, especially in New Hampshire, officials in the Granite State are warning residents and visitors to prepare for the possibility of flash flooding. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch for vast swaths of New England because of the heightened...
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At Least 31 Dead in Flash Flooding in South Philippines
Philippine officials say at least 31 people have died and nine others are missing after flash floods and landslides were set off by torrential rains that swamped a southern province overnight.