Flash flooding traps vehicles on the North Shore
Heavy rain early Saturday morning caused flash flooding on the North Shore, where water reached car bumpers and halted traffic in some areas.
The National Weather Service reported that vehicles were stuck in the flood waters in Lynn and warned residents not to attempt to drive through them.
[Lynn Flash Flooding In Progress] Numerous reports of flash flooding in progress across Lynn. Do not attempt to drive through flood waters! https://t.co/lYz7vxpqCT
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) September 30, 2017
Many vehicles were affected by the flooding, according to photos and videos posted to Twitter:
Cars are still trying to travel on flooded roads in #Lynn. #NBCBoston pic.twitter.com/vBycimQK0s
— Glenn Marshall (@GlennMarshallJr) September 30, 2017
https://twitter.com/WeatherCenterHQ/status/914096617229299713
KB1KQW-Jim Palmer -Lynn, MA Commercial at Bennett Street #mawx pic.twitter.com/ad9OvZgg8D
— NWS Boston/Norton Skywarn (@WX1BOX) September 30, 2017
N1VSI-David Pais – Ainsworth Place Lynn, MA. White car floated to the spot in the photo, flooding into homes. #mawx pic.twitter.com/2IBFSOUVMZ
— NWS Boston/Norton Skywarn (@WX1BOX) September 30, 2017
According to National Weather Service meteorologist Alan Dunham, the service received reports of flash flooding in Winthrop, Revere, and Chelsea as well.
@boston25 Winthrop MA Putnam place is gone all the cars are ruined pic.twitter.com/CcuNVYeCcV
— Megggg (@meagan_rosee) September 30, 2017
#flashflood in Boston!! #winthrop @OnlyInBOS @7News @WCVB pic.twitter.com/ehRmo7snkN
— Lauren Foley (@Lauren_foley) September 30, 2017
@7News Winthrop Center pic.twitter.com/EbTAZWRjNH
— Urbgirl67 (@urbino_karen) September 30, 2017
https://twitter.com/Johnfpc/status/914117667556077568
Dunham said the heaviest rain is over, but a chance of showers and thunderstorms lingers into Saturday afternoon.
