Heavy rainfall floods streets across RI, Mass.
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Sudden downpours sent water gushing down streets across the state Tuesday afternoon, flooding roadways and leaving drivers stranded.
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect in Rhode Island, as well as in Bristol County, Massachusetts, through 2 a.m. Wednesday.
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is warning everyone to drive cautiously and avoid flooded roadways.
12 News spotted a man kayaking down Pleasant Valley Parkway, which was flooded with several feet of water. Residents were seen scooping water out of their previously submerged cars with buckets as a snowplow cleared water from the street.
WATCH: Man kayaks down Pleasant Valley Parkway (Story continues below.)
There are currently more than 2,000 Rhode Islanders and roughly 1,730 Massachusetts residents without power.
Some Fourth of July fireworks displays have been postponed due to the weather.
Source: WPRI.com
