The wrath of water in the form of overwhelming flash floods struck North Attleborough, Massachusetts yesterday. The massive downpour caused approximately 200 homes to suffer severe damage and numerous road closures, catching residents off guard. North Attleborough declared a state of emergency.
The bout of severe flash floods was a consequence of nearly five inches of rain that pummeled the town within a span of merely four hours according to Boston 25 News. The disaster led to the activation of the town's Emergency Operations Center and prompted the local government to declare a state of emergency. The North Attleborough Fire Department attended to an alarming 145 calls for service, catering primarily to water and flooding-related issues revealed by Turnto10.
Officials, held a news conference earlier today, providing updates related to flood events. Various roads experienced significant undermining, and frustrated public works employees had to contend with headstrong residents who ignored the blocked areas, getting their vehicles stuck and hindering ongoing operations according to NBC Boston.
North Attleborough Town Manager Michael Borg declared the storm damage a major concern, especially with a hurricane currently in the forecast as reported on Boston 25 News. North Attleborough Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Christopher Coleman described the storm as one of the most severe weather events he has seen in his 26-year career.
Repairs to damaged roads and electrical issues were being tackled today, and recovery efforts are ongoing. While the town's power company restored the power supply by 11 a.m. yesterday, following brief outages according to NBC Boston, Borg indicated that they would continue to monitor the weather, acknowledging the tumultuous forecast.
In response to the flooding, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey paid a visit to North Attleborough on earlier today as NBC Boston reported. Local authorities have urged affected residents to assess their property for damage and document these occurrences with photos for insurance claims. Additionally, they have advised against entering moving or standing floodwaters, citing potential contamination hazards.
