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February 14, 2008

Weather calming, flooding still possible

The clouds are breaking, and the sun is making a welcomed appearance this morning, but there are still flood warnings in several parts of the state.

The flood warning for the Pawtuxet River at Cranston was canceled. However, some streams and rivers continue to swell thanks, in part, to record-breaking rainfall.

Yesterday, Providence got 2.74 inches of rain; the record, set in 1966, was 2.59 inches. The sheer volume of rain added to the frozen ground and snow-blocked drainage pipes was a recipe for flooding throughout the state.

In Worcester and Providence Counties, the National Weather Service warns the Blackstone River at Woonsocket is still in danger of flooding, as well as several rivers in Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Within the next 8 hours – or earlier if need be – the NWS will issue an updated statement. In the meantime, the Service warns people not to play near the rivers, streams or culverts in the warning areas.

-- projo.com staff writer Brandie M. Jefferson

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 9:02 AM | Permalink

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