Massachusetts

Storm brings flash floods across Mass., cascading water to Fenway

Storrow Drive in Boston experienced some flooding westbound on Friday night as rain came through part of the city, and the Red Sox game was suspended

Mark Garfinkel

Several roads in Massachusetts were impacted by flooding on Friday night, due to the heavy rainfall coming down over highly saturated ground.

There were flash flood warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings in much of the region Friday night. Early Saturday morning, flash flood warnings remained in place in Massachusetts' Suffolk County, Norfolk County, Essex County and Middlesex County.

In Boston, the Red Sox were playing the Mets before the game was suspended in the fourth inning. Videos from fans showed cascading water at Fenway Park.

Storrow Drive in Boston experienced some flooding westbound on Friday night as rain came through part of the city.

Carter Street on Route 1 South in Chelsea, Massachusetts also experienced flooding.

Additionally, heavy flooding and lightning in Lynn and Saugus caused flooded roadways.

Local flooding on several Wellesley roads impacted traffic on route 9, and a tree that was struck by lightning. It was captured on video by an officer and posted on social media.

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