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Heavy rain floods Broadway St in Wyoming
July 19, 2022
We’re just getting word of a heavy downfall in Wyoming which has flooded local streets. This photo is Broadway minutes ago.
This is from Environment Canada:
At 7:24 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a cluster of severe thunderstorms capable of producing torrential rain.
This cluster of thunderstorms is located from Inwood to Reeces Corners, and is nearly stationary.
Hazard: Torrential rain. Local rainfall amounts of 60 to 90 mm.
RADAR indicates that some locales near Wyoming have received more than 60 mm of rain from thunderstorms.
Locations impacted include: Wyoming and Reeces Corners.
Heavy downpours are likely to cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Fast-moving water across a road can sweep a vehicle away. Rapidly rising rivers and creeks can sweep away bridges, culverts, buildings, and people.
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