Flood — Kent, Rhode Island

2016-07-22 · near Anthony, Kent, Rhode Island

Event narrative

Main Street was closed due to flooding.

Wider weather episode

A cold front moved through southern New England and when coupled with the existing heat and humidity, resulted in showers and thunderstorms developing over much of the area late in the day and continuing into the evening and overnight hours.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 651768. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.