Heavy rain, floods close Boston tunnel and knock out power for thousands
Heavy rain, floods close Boston tunnel and knock out power for thousands
About 1 to 4 inches of rain has fallen across portions of New England Wednesday as steady to heavy rain continued into the evening amid another wave of precipitation.

A potent cold front pushing into the region from the west was unleashing about an inch of rain an hour in some areas.

Many locations were expected to see an inch or two more of precipitation by midnight from the downpours.

Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island saw the greatest rainfall, with numerous flooded streets reported.

T.F. Green International Airport in Warwick, R.I., was drenched with 4.65 inches of rain. Attleboro and Coventry, R.I., saw just over 4 inches, while Providence saw 3½ inches, according to the National Weather Service.


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