New England Experiences Flooding Ahead of Storm Warnings

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Water and Climate Update, September 14, 2023

The Natural Resources Conservation Service produces this weekly report using data and products from the National Water and Climate Center and other agencies. The report focuses on seasonal snowpack, precipitation, temperature, and drought conditions in the U.S.

Aerial photo of a strip mall parking lot in Rhode Island, with parked cars sitting in flood water

Photo courtesy of Rhode Island Department of Transportation

On September 12, a frontal system combined with a deep sub-tropical moisture source and delivered almost 10 inches of rain in six hours as it swept across New England. The rapid downpour caused extensive damage and prompted evacuations as communities were inundated by floodwater. The flooding came just days ahead of tropical storm watches and warnings issued from the National Hurricane Center in anticipation of Hurricane Lee’s path, which is expected to pass near the Northeast. Open report>>

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