Videos show catastrophic flooding in central Massachusetts
Parts of Massachusetts were devastated by flooding on Monday after hours of torrential downpours in the area triggered emergency evacuations and en...
Parts of Massachusetts were devastated by flooding on Monday after hours of torrential downpours in the area triggered emergency evacuations and engulfed entire roadways. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flash flood emergency for the cities of Leominster, Fitchburg and Lunenburg in northern Worcester County until 8 a.m. Tuesday, describing "a life-threatening situation" and urging residents to move to higher ground immediately. According to a report from WBZ meteorologist Terry Eliasen , parts of Leominster—about 37 miles northwest of Boston—experienced over 9 1/4 inches of rain by 9 p.