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 220247). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Bristol County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.