See the flooding that closed Rhode Island roadways
Heavy rains left Rhode Island streets and roadways flooded Monday afternoon, bringing traffic in some places to a total standstill.
The rainfall prompted a flash flood warning for Southern Providence County, Bristol County and central Kent County while much of the rest of the state was under an areal flood watch.
As the water rose, Rhode Island began posting photos and videos of the flooding, and the traffic problems the road closures caused on social media.
Live updates on Tuesday: Rain continues and National Weather Service warns of more flooding
How much rain did Rhode Island get?: Here is the breakdown by community
Flood waters close Interstate 95
I-95 @ Exit 18 Total shutdown #flashflood #RhodeIsland pic.twitter.com/SU8bVz4WBY
— $Comfyfren777⚡️ (@7realrichstocks) September 5, 2022
Cars swamped by flood waters on I95
Current situation. pic.twitter.com/uP2pRDZKCX
— Martha Young (@MarthaAYoung) September 5, 2022
Car pulled underwater on Pleasant Valley Parkway
This just happened outside my house on Pleasant Valley Parkway. The water from the viaduct flooded over the street and the current was strong enough to pull the car in. My neighbor broke the window and pulled the driver out! pic.twitter.com/gDxwv2kDhj
— Andrew Grover (@RIlegoartist) September 5, 2022
Cars drive through high waters in Cranston
Disabled vehicle and water up to bumpers, Delway Rd in Cranston, Ri #riwx @WX1BOX @Eweather13 pic.twitter.com/NCIyyfJTQS
— maybe: k*rk 🧣 (@oldscarf1stweek) September 5, 2022
Flood waters flow past cars on Thurbers Avenue
Here’s the scene from stalled traffic on 95 at Thurbers (both directions.) Water up to car doors. Stay home. Stay safe. @ABC6 @projo pic.twitter.com/OqJhuLp6wz
— Martha Young (@MarthaAYoung) September 5, 2022
Waters flood Columbia Avenue in Cranston
This has been an issue for the 13 years I’ve lived on Columbia Ave in Cranston. More flooded cars, blown manhole covers (so dangerous!) Let’s get this fixed @MayorKenHopkins @GovDanMcKee @NBC10 pic.twitter.com/XX8jTvtCxw
— Michael Cameron (@CameronFX) September 5, 2022
Interstate traffic gridlocked due to flooding
Gridlock in Providence because of the closure of 95 in both directions due to flooding. Scene at the Eddy Street exit: pic.twitter.com/ZteX0Tiv48
— Garrett Quinn ⭕️ (@GarrettQuinn) September 5, 2022
Flood waters lap around building on Cranston and Dexter streets
Corner of Cranston Street and Dexter are currently under water. #climatechange #flood #providence @wpri12 @ABC6 pic.twitter.com/ZY4RoR0fw6
— G. Evans Marley (@Gem_Pvd) September 5, 2022
This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Rhode Island flooding video and photos from social media
