Flash Flood in Providence County, Rhode Island

Flash Flood September 11, 2023 · Providence County, Rhode Island

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

In Pawtucket, cars were stuck in flood waters near Armisticle Blvd.

The wider storm

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

Began near Pawtucket (41.8788, -71.3560).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1121809. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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