Map: Here’s how much rain fell on Monday and Tuesday

The Boston area saw more than an inch.

A child took cover under an umbrella as rain fell in Malden on Monday. Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe

August 24, 2022

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Massachusetts has gotten some much needed rain this week, as most of the state continues to endure an “extreme” drought.

The National Weather Service said radar estimates indicate that “well over 1.5 inches” fell in southeastern Massachusetts, northern Connecticut, and northern Rhode Island on Monday and Tuesday.

Some areas saw more than six inches, which caused some flash flooding.

The Boston area was among the spots that saw up to 1.5 inches.

So how much rainfall have we received since yesterday? Radar estimates indicate well over 1.5 inches of rain for much of northeastern CT, northern RI, and southeastern MA. Some areas are estimated to have received more than 6 inches of rainfall in the past 36 hours! pic.twitter.com/1zVrWzZIju
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) August 24, 2022

The wet weather was a welcome relief, even if meteorologists have warned that the precipitation won’t be enough to break the drought. With the dry conditions, Massachusetts has seen nearly 100 wildfires this month.

As the week continues, service forecasters are predicting that both Wednesday and Thursday will see “very warm” and dry weather, but more rain could be on the horizon when a cold front arrives later in the week. Scattered showers and thunderstorms could once again make an appearance on Friday afternoon or evening.