A Flash Flood Warning was issued for several cities and towns south of Boston Thursday morning as heavy rain brought traffic to a crawl and clogged streets and highways.
With rain coming down so fast, storm drains couldn’t handle the deluge of water. On Interstate 93 in Quincy, all were lanes closed at one point because of extreme flooding during rush hour. At least five cars were stuck on the highway until the water receded.
“MassDOT crews are working to address areas, including the Southeast Expressway, impacted by this morning’s flash flooding and heavy rains. MassDOT strongly encourages drivers to proceed with caution and be mindful of flooded roadways, and to minimize travel as much as possible until flooding subsides,” MassDOT spokesman John Goggin said in a statement.
All lanes of Interstate 93 were closed in Quincy, Massachusetts Thursday because of major flooding on the highway during rush hour.
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The National Weather Service extended the Flash Flood Warning until 11:15 a.m. for Norfolk, Plymouth and Suffolk counties.
The agency said flash flooding was expected in parts of Boston, Quincy, Weymouth, Braintree, Randolph, Milton, Stoughton, Dedham, Hingham, Canton, Scituate, Winthrop, Holbrook, Hull, Cohasset and Avon.
Massachusetts rain totals
The amount of rain south of Boston was stunning. Weymouth recorded 6.37 inches during the storm Thursday morning.
In Hingham, there were 6.21 inches. Braintree had 5.23, Sharon ended up with 4.67 and 3.87 inches fell in Walpole.Â
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WBZ When will the rain end?
The rain is expected to continue until about 11 a.m.
With water restrictions and bans popping up around Massachusetts, the rain has been beneficial in some towns.Â
Precipitation chances lower significantly on Friday and over the weekend with just an isolated, spot shower possible here and there. It looks like another great weekend to be outdoors – make that two in a row.
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