Sep 11, 2023
A deamplifying mid level shortwave with dewpoints in the 70s and decent instability brought scattered thunderstorms and widespread flash flooding to Rhode Island and Massachusetts. There were many streets closed, many cars stranded in flood waters, and several houses with flooded basements or first floors.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1121811). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Providence County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.