A cold front stalled over southern New England causing very heavy rain and significant flash flooding before the front moved off the south coast during the evening. Rainfall amounts ranged from 7 to 11 inches in eastern Connecticut and the Providence metro area.

Flash Flood in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 05-SEP-22 13:39:00 to 05-SEP-22 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH PROVIDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

In Providence, 7 to 10 inches of rain fell over the course of a few hours during the mid to late afternoon creating serious flash flooding. 8.31 inches of rain fell in the Elmwood section of the city and 6.89 in the College Hill section.  National news media showed aerial views of Interstate 95 which had become completely flooded and was closed in both directions. The snarled traffic lasted for multiple hours. Cars were reported to be stuck in the following locations: Webster Ave., Hamilton St., Cadillac Ave. at Melrose St. (water up to the windows), Narragansett Ave at Santiago St., Rugby St. at Thurbers Ave. Additional flooding and road closure reports included: Thackery St. at Melrose St., the underpass of Rt. 10 north at Westminster St., Hartford Ave. at Heath St., Smith St. at Gentian Ave., Exchange St., Pleasant Valley Parkway at Berlin St., Huntington Ave., Manton Ave. at Saban St., Elmwood Ave. ramp to Rt. 10, and Olneyville Square.  One block of Atwells Avenue was washed out. Many water rescues were necessary due to life-threatening situations.  All together, there were 3 injuries related to motor vehicle accidents during the storm and roughly 25 individuals rescued.  On Benevolent St. water invaded the 1st floor of a Brown University campus building. On Elmwood Ave. there was rapid flooding of a structure of unspecified type.  On Peace Street, there was a partial (25%) collapse of the roof of a vacant building, which was being redeveloped into a shopping plaza.  A total of 41 homes and businesses were flooded.  The West River overtopped its banks and flooded Charles Street and portions of Silver Spring Street in the evening.  The Woonasquatucket River crested at 6.07 ft. at 315 AM on September 7th, which was above the 5.5 ft. flood stage.  Many thanks to the Providence Emergency Management Agency for some of these details.

Flash Flood in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 05-SEP-22 12:58:00 to 05-SEP-22 13:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH PROVIDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In North Providence, Library Rd. by Adams Library was flooded and impassable. Relayed by amateur radio.

Flash Flood in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 05-SEP-22 12:51:00 to 05-SEP-22 13:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLNEYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Providence County, very heavy rain fell, eventually amounting to 7 to 10 inches. Approximately 6 inches fell in 2 hours leading to flash flooding. At 1:51 PM EDT Oregon St. at Whipple St. was closed.  At 2:05 PM EDT a car was stuck in street flooding on Valley St. at Eagle St. Cars were traveling in the wrong direction to avoid flooding on Pleasant Valley Parkway. At 2:26 PM EDT Dexter St. at Huntington Ave. was reported to be flooded and impassable. Relayed by amateur radio.

Flash Flood in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 05-SEP-22 13:02:00 to 05-SEP-22 13:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLNEYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Cranston, at 2:02 PM EDT a car was stuck in street flooding on Fletcher Ave. Between 2:04 and 2:11 PM EDT multiple cars were stuck in street flooding on Atwood Ave. At 2:13 PM EDT Rt. 10 north at Union Ave was flooded and impassable with cars stuck in the flooding. Relayed by amateur radio.

Flash Flood in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 05-SEP-22 13:39:00 to 05-SEP-22 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRANSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 18.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Cranston, very heavy rain fell totaling 8 to 11 inches. More than 6 inches fell in 2 hours during the mid afternoon. Five cars were stuck in flash flooding on Cranston St. Three cars were stuck on Oaklawn Ave. Rt. 10 was both northbound and southbound was closed due to flash flooding.

Heavy Rain in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 05-SEP-22 08:00:00 to 06-SEP-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITHFIELD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In Smithfield, the public reported a 7.95 inch rainfall total and a CoCoRaHS observer in Greenville reported 7.80 inches. The AWOS station at North Central State Airport (KSFZ) reported 6.13 inches.

Flood in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 05-SEP-22 11:15:00 to 05-SEP-22 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHEPACHET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In Gloucester, the public reported flooding on an unspecified street.

Flood in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 05-SEP-22 12:41:00 to 05-SEP-22 12:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: ABBOTT RUN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Cumberland, Industrial Rd. was flooded. Relayed by amateur radio.

Flash Flood in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 05-SEP-22 11:27:00 to 05-SEP-22 11:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In the Chepachet section of Burrillville, Rt. 44 was underwater at Terry Ln. and Spring Grove Rd.

Heavy Rain in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 05-SEP-22 08:00:00 to 06-SEP-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRANSTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Cranston, a spotter reported 11.06 inches of rain and a CoCoRaHS observer reported 8.02 inches.

Heavy Rain in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 05-SEP-22 08:00:00 to 06-SEP-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH PROVIDENCE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In Providence, 8.31 inches of rain fell.

Heavy Rain in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 05-SEP-22 08:00:00 to 05-SEP-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH PROVIDENCE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS observer reported 7.31 inches and the public reported 7.28 inches.

Heavy Rain in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 05-SEP-22 08:00:00 to 06-SEP-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST BARRINGTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

In East Providence, an emergency manager reported 5.52 inches of rain and a CoCoRaHS station in Riverside reported 5.13 inches.

Heavy Rain in KENT, RHODE ISLAND
From 05-SEP-22 08:00:00 to 06-SEP-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COVENTRY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In Coventry 5.08 inches of rain was reported.

Heavy Rain in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 05-SEP-22 08:00:00 to 06-SEP-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONSDALE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

In the Valley Falls section of Cumberland, a CoCoRaHS observer reported 5.07 inches of rain.

Heavy Rain in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 05-SEP-22 08:00:00 to 06-SEP-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTRAL FALLS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

In Central Falls, 6.14 inches was reported.

Heavy Rain in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 05-SEP-22 08:00:00 to 06-SEP-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARRISVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In Burrillville, 5.16 inches of rain was reported.