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Flood — Kent, RI

Mar 29, 2010

A low pressure system sat just south of Long Island for two days, bringing heavy rain to much of Southern New England during that time. A persistent southerly low level jet brought very moist air into the area, which resulted in high rainfall rates. A coastal front along the I-95 corridor enhanced rainfall in that area. This event followed a heavy rainfall and record flooding event in mid-March as well as a second lesser rain event about a week prior. Rivers across much of Massachusetts and Rhod

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 220230). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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