Severe Weather Strikes New England, Causing Flooding and Rescues
TL;DR
Heavy rain caused flooding on roadways in Worcester, including the Route 20 underpass at Grafton Street. A tornado warning was issued for southeastern Worcester County, and a flood watch was in effect for the region. Route 20 was briefly blocked in both directions. The rain also led to sewage overflow into the Blackstone River, with a treatment facility reaching capacity.
- Tornado warning, flood watch in effect for part of Worcester County Worcester Telegram
- Heavy Rain Causing Significant Flash Flooding In Massachusetts FOX Weather
- See photos and videos of the severe weather sweeping through Eastern New England The Boston Globe
- Construction workers pull woman from flooded car in Stoneham, Mass. WCVB Boston
- Heavy storms hit Rhode Island and Southern Mass. Tuesday morning WPRI
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