Flash Flood in Hampden County, Massachusetts

Flash Flood September 11, 2023 · Hampden County, Massachusetts

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

In Springfield, there was 3 feet of water in a basement along El Paso St. Blunt Park Rd was impassable with cars stuck. Carew St was closed with 4 feet of water.

The wider storm

A deamplifying mid level shortwave with dewpoints in the 70s and decent instability brought scattered thunderstorms and widespread flash flooding to Massachusetts and Rhode Island. There were many streets closed, many cars stranded in flood waters, and several houses with flooded basements or first floors.

Began near Athol Jct (42.1352, -72.5637).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1121793. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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