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Flood in Northwest Providence, Rhode Island

Flood March 22, 2001 – March 24, 2001 · Northwest Providence, Rhode Island

$3.0M

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

Blackstone River at Woonsocket

The wider storm

Minor to moderate flooding occurred along the Blackstone and Pawtuxet Rivers as a result of melting snow and heavy rainfall. Damage was estimated at three million dollars, and affected nearly 1,400 homes and 37 businesses.The Blackstone River at Woonsocket crested at 11.65 feet at 225 am on the 23rd (flood stage is 9 feet). The Pawtuxet River at Cranston crested at 11.36 feet at 615 pm on the 22nd (flood stage is 9 feet).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5238020. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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