BILLERICA, Mass — Billerica town officials expect to be picking up the pieces for the “next several days” after being battered with heavy rainfall from storms Tuesday.
Town officials say they received more than 100 calls for flooding in homes after 7.2 inches of rainfall downpoured on Billerica. The “unprecedented” volume forced the stormwater systems to overflow.
Several town and school buildings also experienced leaks in their roofs and foundations.
The mess will keep the Department of Public Works busy for the next several days, officials say.
Sonia Matias shared video of a Billerica apartment complex parking lot underwater, forcing residents to wae through knee-high water to access their cars.
Boston 25 viewer Eric Magee shared video of he and his dog exploring their new waterfront property.
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Officials say that, while it is receding, Handel Road, French Street and Governor Hutchinson Road are still flooded. They are expected to become passable later in the day Wednesday.
Residents that need their basements pumped can contact the Billerica Fire Department at 978-671-0940.
Further south, the harsh weather formed a tornado in Mattapoisett that uprooted trees and scattered debris.
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