Jul 28, 2012
Several areas of low pressure traveled along a stationary front stalled across Southern New England producing showers and a few thunderstorms. In addition, strong southerly flow brought in a very moist airmass with precipitable water values above two inches. This resulted in very heavy rain falling in these showers and thunderstorms. Many locations received up to two to three inches in less than an hour. This resulted in flash flooding, particularly in more urban areas.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 404205). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Newport County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.