A stacked low pressure system passed south and east of southern New England bringing widespread rainfall to much of the region.  This system was anomalously moist with precipitable waters two to three standard deviations above normal for late March.  Anywhere from two to five inches of rain fell across southern New England with the highest amounts falling along the south coast of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.  This resulted in flash flooding across much of this area.

Flood in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 30-MAR-14 10:42:00 to 30-MAR-14 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW BEDFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Flooding continued after three to five inches of rain fell across the region earlier in the day.  In New Bedford, Parker Street near New Bedford High School was closed due to continued flooding.  Dartmouth Street was washed out between Rockland and Spooner Streets.  The road was closed for repairs as the asphalt washed away.  In Acushnet, Main Street near Clems Way was flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 30-MAR-14 06:44:00 to 30-MAR-14 10:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUFFINTON CORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Three to five inches of rain fell over a very brief period of time.  This resulted in flash flooding across much of Fall River and New Bedford.  In Fall River, several cars were stuck at the intersection of Plymouth Avenue and Globe Street.  Davol and Central Streets near the carousel were flooded and blocked off by local authorities.  Interstate 195 east at the base of the Braga Bridge was flooded out.  A car was stuck in flood waters at the intersection of Tucker Street and Rhode Island Avenue.  Langley Street was closed due to flooding.  In Somerset, one lane of Route 103 and the grass in the area was flooded with running water.  In New Bedford, Phillips Road was flooded near the 7-11 store because of clogged storm drains.  River Road was flooded from Howard Avenue to Sylvia Street.  Route 18 south was closed due to flooding near Purchase Street.  Four cars were stuck in flood waters on Acushnet Avenue.  Cars were going the wrong way on Route 18 in order to avoid the flooding. The intersection of Belleville Avenue and Sawyer Street was flooded with one and a half to two feet of water.  The intersections of Dean and Purchase Streets and Sawyer and Purchase Streets were flooded with three feet of water.  Multiple cars were stuck in flood waters throughout town.  The back of New Bedford Police Headquarters was flooded and impassable, police were advised to avoid the area and only park in front of the building.  The intersection of Coggeshall Street and Purchase Street was flooded and impassable.  The Route 18 ramp to Weld Street was closed due to flooding.  The intersection of Liberty and Hunter Streets was flooded with two and a half feet of water.  West Rodney French Boulevard was flooded and impassable.    In Acushnet, Hamlin Street was flooded near the bridge.  A portion of Middle Road was flooded and closed.  In Freetown, the ramp from Chace Road to Route 140 was closed due to flooding.  In Dartmouth, extensive flooding occurred on Hawley Drive and adjacent side streets.  Seminole Road at Masssasoit Lane was flooded and impassable.  Hawthorne Street west of Brownell Avenue and Clarence Street were flooded.  In Westport, Route 6 was closed near Boar's Head due to flooding.

Flood in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 30-MAR-14 05:55:00 to 30-MAR-14 06:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Plymouth Avenue between Globe and Slade Streets was flooded and impassable.

Flood in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 30-MAR-14 06:00:00 to 30-MAR-14 07:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROCKTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Montello Street was flooded and impassable.

Flood in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 30-MAR-14 08:03:00 to 30-MAR-14 09:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEIR VLG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

County Street/Route 140 was closed near Pete S Market due to flooding.

Flood in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 30-MAR-14 09:20:00 to 30-MAR-14 10:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH WALTHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Wyman Street was closed due to flooding.

Flood in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 30-MAR-14 08:31:00 to 30-MAR-14 09:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHELMSFORD CENTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Boston Road was closed near Brian Road due to flooding.  A culvert clogged, resulting in backwater flooding and a subsequent collapse of the culvert and the nearby section of road.  News reports indicated at least 1 flooded basement, and flood waters went into the backyards of some homes. This area of road was closed for several of days during repairs.

Flood in MIDDLESEX, MASSACHUSETTS
From 30-MAR-14 09:40:00 to 30-MAR-14 10:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANITEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Gould Road was closed due to flooding.

Flood in PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
From 30-MAR-14 11:56:00 to 30-MAR-14 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARBOR BEACH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One lane of County Road was closed due to flooding.  In addition, water was flooding a yard along County Road.  The breakdown lane and slow travel lane were flooded on Front Street and Route 105 South at the Interstate 195 junction.