Flash Flood in Essex County, Massachusetts

Flash Flood August 13, 2025 · Essex County, Massachusetts

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

In Topsfield, there was significant basement flooding to a residence on Woodside Rd. Inundation reportedly approached the height of the electrical panel of the home.

The wider storm

A cold front swept through southern New England in the afternoon bringing a line of storms, a few of which were severe. These caused sporadic wind damage and some limited flash flooding in northeast MA.

Began near Topsfield (42.6500, -70.9500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1274051. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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