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| event_type | Heavy Rain |
|---|---|
| ncei_event_id | 5,625,109 |
| episode_id | 2,071,343 |
| begin_utc | 1997-11-01T17:00:00+00:00 |
| end_utc | 1997-11-02T01:00:00+00:00 |
| state | MASSACHUSETTS |
| cz_type | Z |
| cz_name | EASTERN FRANKLIN |
| deaths_direct | 0 |
| deaths_indirect | 0 |
| injuries_direct | 0 |
| injuries_indirect | 0 |
| episode_narrative | A strong coastal low pressure system moved northeast into southeastern Massachusetts from south of Long Island and brought high winds to many parts of southeastern Massachusetts, including Cape Cod and the Islands. There were even a few gusts to hurricane force. The strong winds blew from the east and southeast and gusts frequently reached 50 to 65 mph across much of the state...from Middlesex and Norfolk Counties east and southeast. Peak wind gusts of 81 mph were recorded both at Cuttyhunk Island west of Martha's Vineyard and atop Blue Hill in Milton. Some of the other highest wind gusts reported included: 79 mph at the New Bedford Hurricane Barrier; 77 mph at Dennis; 73 mph at Hyannis; 71 mph at Marstons Mills (Falmouth); and 60 mph at Chatham. Numerous trees and tree limbs were blown down, knocking out electrical power. Outages affected up to 32,000 electric customers statewide, including 12,000 in southeastern Massachusetts and 20,000 in the Merrimack Valley. There were scattered reports of trees falling onto homes causing scattered property damage.Heavy rainfall occurred, with the maximum totals of 2.0 to 3.6 inches reported from the south coast across Cape Cod and the Islands. Heavy rain also fell across the rest of the state with 1.5 to more than 3.0 inches in less than 12 hours. In Hampshire County, Worthington reported a total of 3.06 inches. Lowell had 2.24 inches and Worcester had 2.22 inches. In New Bedford, along the south coast, 3.47 inches was reported. Major urban street flooding occurred in Dartmouth, New Bedford, and Acushnet. There were many reports of flooding...and not just in poor drainage areas. There were reports of minor shore road flooding along the south coast and along Martha's Vineyard's shores at normally vulnerable locations. Thirteen crewmen had to be rescued from a sinking fishing vessel off of Gloucester. |
| year | 1,997 |
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