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Flash Flood in Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Flash Flood June 28, 2020 · Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
A Flash Flood emergency occurred, with considerable damage in the vicinity of Norwood Hospital. Severe flooding, more than 4 feet deep, occurred in the basement of the hospital. The entire pharmacy inventory was destroyed. One hundred patients had to be evacuated. Numerous cars were submerged in the parking lot, which, albeit, is in a 'bowl' not designed with flooding in mind. Damage to the hospital was estimated at $20,000,000. In addition, emergency management officials said that approximately 250 homes suffered flood damage.
The wider storm
A mid-level short wave trough combined with an approaching cold front and a warm, humid environment to produce severe thunderstorms and flash flooding across MA and northern RI during the afternoon and evening hours. A Flash Flood Emergency occurred in the Norwood, MA area.
Began near Norwood (42.1885, -71.2059).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 897824. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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