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Flood — Kent, RI

Oct 28, 2006

Low pressure intensified as it tracked from the mid Atlantic states to New England. This system brought damaging winds to much of central and southern Rhode Island, where trained spotters and amateur radio operators reported many downed trees and power lines. Wind gusts were esimated near 60 mph on Block Island. About 10,200 customers were left without power throughout the state, as reported by the media. |Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches produced significant urban flooding from greater Providen

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 2187). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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