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Flood — Bristol, RI

Jun 7, 2006

A late season coastal storm brought heavy rain to Rhode Island, which resulted in widespread flooding in Providence County as well as near Narragansett Bay. Storm total rainfall averaged 2 to 4 inches.In the city of Providence, flooding closed Valley Street at Atwells Avenue. A car was submerged on Charles Street, and the driver had to be rescued from the flood waters. Flooding was also reported in Burrillville and Cumberland.Three roads were closed due to flooding in Middletown. Chestnut Street

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5517081). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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