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Flash Flooding, Downed Trees During Storm Causes Road Closures In Parts Of Massachusetts Flash Flooding, Downed Trees During Storm Causes Road Closures In Parts Of Massachusetts
Flash Flooding, Downed Trees During Storm Causes Road Closures In Parts Of Massachusetts Tropical Storm Elsa wreaked havoc on parts of Massachusetts, as whipping winds sent trees and branches flying and rain caused flash flooding in some areas, forcing road closures throughout the commonwealth. Many roads across the Bay State were forced to close on Friday, July 9, as rain flooded roadways, leaving some vehicles disabled and others abandoned due to the heavy rainfall. Elsa hit Massachusetts with its full force late on Friday morning, as the storm traveled up the East Coast, bringing wind gusts upwards of 50 mph and as much as four inches of rainfall in some areas. By early Fri…

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