Massachusetts Heavy Rain: Flooding Causes Power Outages, Immediate Evacuations

The latest weather report showed heavy flooding occurred in parts of Massachusetts City, especially in Northwestern Boston. Power outages and evacuations unfolded due to the severe weather.

📆 Flood Watch - 11 AM Wednesday - 7 AM Thursday
🌧️ 1-2 inches of rain, although localized amounts up to 4 inches are possible.
⚠️ Excessive runoff may result in flooding of streets, urban areas, as well as low-lying, poor drainage and flood-prone locations.#MAwx #RIwx #CTwx pic.twitter.com/ZgS3No9QBH
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) September 12, 2023

People with travel plans are advised to check the weather outlook as flooding rain could result in slower commutes and travel disruptions.

Meanwhile, people in low-lying areas and flood-prone areas are at risk of severe flooding.

Massachusetts Heavy Rain

Heavy showers and thunderstorms, some strong, may produce flash flooding in the 4-Corners and Southwest, and Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Swells from Major Hurricane #Lee continues to produce dangerous surf and life-threatening rip currents to the western Atlantic. pic.twitter.com/2Fp0z7AWeZ
— National Weather Service (@NWS) September 13, 2023

On September 12, the National Weather Service (NWS) reported that heavy showers and thunderstorms would hit parts of the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, Southwest and the Four Corners.

The cold front in the Northeast would help unleash the rainy conditions in the region this week.

In the Massachusetts City, flooding rainfall occurred in the City.

People near the Barrett Pond Dam were immediately evacuated due to the possibility of severe flooding concerns.

The home's basements in the Leominster were also flooded due to the heavy rainfall. At least 11 inches of rain hit the area for about seven hours on Monday.

According to Mayor Dean Mazzarella, a state emergency was issued in the City.

The FEMA issued the advisory on the dam because of sensitivity to possible flooding. Mazzarella explained that they would replace the said dam.

#Leominster - Due to a potential issue at the Barrett Park Pond Dam, persons in low-lying areas of the Fall Brook tributary to Fall Brook along Central St, Fall Brook & the North Nashua River, should evacuate & safely leave the area. Shelter is available at Skyview Middle School.
— MEMA (@MassEMA) September 12, 2023

Due to the flooding, schools were also closed, becoming shelters for the affected residents in the area.

The authorities also deployed rescue and emergency personnel to help the affected residents in the area.

The Northeast, with Massachusetts, is expected to receive more rain this week. The rain will bring cooler air in the region, but the flooding could become likely.

Weather in parts of the US

According to the NWS from September 13 to 15, frost advisories are also present in the Upper Midwest. Southern Plains and Southwest could experience heavy rainfall due to remnants of Jova.

Eastern Arizona and parts of New Mexico could anticipate dangerous flash flooding in the late week. Residents are advised to check the latest weather.

Furthermore, the weather agency monitored Hurricane Margot's developments, located over the 835 miles west-southwest of the Azores.

Hurricane Margot maintained winds of 80 mph and moved north at 14 mph.

On Wednesday, the Hurricane Margo is expected to unleash rip current conditions and life-threatening surf near the Azores.

The hurricane has no threat to land and is undetermined where to make landfall.

Also Read: Cooler Weather Outlook to Ease Intense Heat From Central US This Week

Staying safe from the severe weather conditions

The latest weather forecast warned of the flooding conditions in the Northeast. Flooding could become challenging for flood-prone areas. Here are essential reminders to keep safe from the troublesome weather.