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Flooding leaves Massachusetts roads impassable as severe storms move through
Boston 25 News • • nation
Key Points:
- Heavy rain is causing widespread flooding across Massachusetts, with flash flood warnings issued for western and central regions, leading to several inches of rain and impassable roads in multiple communities.
- Flooding has impacted key areas including South Hadley, Lunenburg, Leominster, Fitchburg, and West Springfield, resulting in road closures such as Electric Avenue in Lunenburg and Merriam Avenue at Route 2 interchange.
- Damaging wind gusts have caused additional hazards, including downed trees in Westminster, further disrupting travel and safety.
- Authorities and meteorologists strongly advise against driving through floodwaters, emphasizing the risks of vehicle stalling, floating, and being swept away, and urging drivers to seek alternate routes.
- The situation remains fluid, with ongoing updates available through Boston 25 News and the National Weather Service.
