Boston, Mass. – Rivers, roads and neighborhoods across southern New England are beginning to recover after a slow-moving storm dumped widespread heavy rain, with parts of western Massachusetts receiving more than 6 inches and many communities across Connecticut, Rhode Island and eastern Massachusetts collecting several inches of rainfall.
According to the National Weather Service in Boston, preliminary rainfall totals from the July 28-30 event ranged from 1 to 5 inches across much of southern New England, with isolated reports exceeding 6 inches. Meteorologists cautioned that some observations remain preliminary as reports continue to be verified.
The heaviest rain fell across western Massachusetts near the New York border. Ashburnham measured 6.16 inches, while Worcester received 5.95 inches. Rainfall totals climbed above 5 inches in portions of the Berkshires, with North Adams reporting 5.77 inches and Pittsfield measuring around 4 inches. Farther south, Hartford received about 2.8 inches, while Waterbury measured nearly 2.9 inches.
Eastern Massachusetts saw considerably lighter amounts but still experienced periods of heavy rain. Boston Logan International Airport measured about 1.22 inches, while nearby communities generally received between 1 and 2 inches. Cape Cod and the Islands largely picked up between 1 and 1.5 inches, helping limit more significant flooding concerns there.
The rainfall gradient reflected the storm’s slow movement, with the axis of heaviest precipitation extending from eastern New York into western New England. Communities closest to the Hudson Valley experienced the greatest impacts, while totals steadily decreased toward the eastern coastline.
Although the widespread rain is ending, emergency managers continue monitoring rivers, streams and low-lying roads where water levels may remain elevated. The National Weather Service is expected to issue additional storm summaries as final rainfall observations are compiled and verified.
