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February 13, 2008

Update: Heavy rain leading to flooded roads / Photo

Journal photo / Frieda Squires
Heavy rain was causing flooding around the state today. This truck splashed along Route 114 in Warren.

The rain won't go away this afternoon.

So, before you head out after work, keep in mind that runoff may be covering low areas on roadways.

As the National Weather Service says in an updated flood warning this afternoon:

"Do not drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross safely. Move to higher ground."

Just after 3 p.m., observations had indicated that between 1 and 2 inches of rain has fallen over much of eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. A swath of heavy rain will cross over the region until 5:30 p.m., "resulting in significant urban and street flooding." Some streams will also cross their banks.

The weather service also noted that area rivers are rising. In particular, it expects the Pawtuxet River in Cranston to reach its flood stage of 9 feet early this evening and possibly hit 9.9 feet by midnight.

At 10 feet, it predicts flooding will occur along Pioneer Avenue, Bellows Street and Venturi Avenue in Warwick. Some homes may also be affected on Avery Road and Wellington Avenue in Cranston.

The river will fall below flood stage by early tomorrow, the weather service says. The flood warning, originally set to end tomorrow, is now due to expire at 9 tonight.

Posted by Andrea Panciera  at 5:08 PM | Permalink

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