A mid level trough and a quasi-stationary boundary across Southern New England led to widespread flash flooding in the late hours of the 3rd into the 4th. Most of the flooding was in Rhode Island and Connecticut where cars became stuck in water, and several basements were flooded. In MA a few roads were closed.

Flash Flood in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 04-JUL-23 14:24:00 to 04-JUL-23 15:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRANSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

In Cranston, Pleasant St was flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 04-JUL-23 14:27:00 to 04-JUL-23 15:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH PROVIDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Providence, the intersection of Francis St and West Exchange St closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 04-JUL-23 14:30:00 to 04-JUL-23 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH PROVIDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In Providence, Jastram St was flooded with 5 cars stuck in floodwaters.

Flash Flood in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 04-JUL-23 14:41:00 to 04-JUL-23 15:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHILLIPSDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

In Pawtucket, an entire basement level of an apartment complex was compromised due to flooding. American Red Cross requested to help displaced residents.

Flash Flood in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 04-JUL-23 14:04:00 to 04-JUL-23 15:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODLAWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In North Providence, there was a social media report of 2.5 feet of water running over May St.

Thunderstorm Wind in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 04-JUL-23 13:14:00 to 04-JUL-23 13:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIMMONS CORNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

In Foster, multiple trees were down on Paris Olney Hopkins Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 04-JUL-23 13:50:00 to 04-JUL-23 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUGHESDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

In Johnston, there was a tree down near Park Plaza Apartments with 2 injuries.

Flash Flood in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 04-JUL-23 14:10:00 to 04-JUL-23 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLNEYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

In Providence, the corner of Valley St and Atwells Ave was flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 04-JUL-23 14:40:00 to 04-JUL-23 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST PROVIDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Providence, Pawtucket Ave was flooded.

Flash Flood in PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
From 04-JUL-23 14:51:00 to 04-JUL-23 15:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTRAL FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In Lincoln, there were cars stuck in flood waters.