Flash Flood — Essex, Massachusetts

2023-07-29 · near Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts

Event narrative

In Lynn, several streets flooded including Marion St, Boston at Bridge St, and Commercial St at Lynnway.

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 1118179. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.