Flash Flood — Suffolk, Massachusetts

2023-07-29 · near Back Bay Annex, Suffolk, Massachusetts

Event narrative

In Boston, there were many reports of flooding including 2 cars stuck on the VFW Parkway rotary, several basements flooded on Dame St, 3 cars stuck on Albany St and Melnia Cass Blvd.

Wider weather episode

A shortwave disturbance and potent cold front brought multiple rounds of thunderstorms to Massachusetts in the afternoon and evening including a tornado in the Foxboro area. Flash flooding was also an issue with many cars becoming stuck in water and many closed roads.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1118177. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.