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.

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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.

Route 138 in Newport at Admiral Kalbfus Road.

For the latest weather updates, visit the Boston 25 Weather page.

Torrential rain and lightning approaching Martha's Vineyard and the Cape right now. Watching for any rotation within this line too... pic.twitter.com/6O5RA5QEbt
— Vicki Graf (@VickiGrafWX) September 13, 2022

Flash Flood Warning for coastal RI & MA. 1-2" already and another 1-2" possible. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/fWnYvmAbRS
— Jason Brewer (@JBrewerBoston25) September 13, 2022