Torrential rain causes flooding in parts of Massachusetts

BOSTON — Torrential rainfall caused flooding in parts of southeastern Massachusetts as storms packing downpours and lightning rolled through on Tuesday.

The National Weather service issued a flash flood warning for parts of Bristol County, warning residents of up to two inches of rain in a one-hour span. That warning expired shortly after 12 p.m.

Small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, underpasses, and other poor drainage and low-lying areas were most at risk of flooding, the NWS said.

In a statement, the NWS warned, “Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”

Martha’s Vineyard was hit exceptionally hard. A river of water could be seen rushing down the street outside of the Martha’s Vineyard Times headquarters.

Credit: George Brennan/MV Times

A special weather statement was also issued for Oak Bluffs, Edgartown, Tisbury, Aquinnah, West Tisbury, and Chilmark in Dukes County through 2 p.m. due to the risk for a strong thunderstorm.

In Newport, Rhode Island, a traffic circle in the area of Route 138 at Admiral Kalbfus Road was left underwater.

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