Rainfall causes flooding across Southern New England

Courtesy of Dale Denelle

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Tuesday’s rainfall caused flooding across Southern New England.

Ocean Road in Narragansett was flooded, causing cars to have to drive through multiple feet of water. As of noon the streets have been cleared and cars are able to drive normally.

Fall River also saw some roadways flooded. Commuters heading through the intersection of Warren and Jefferson streets had to slow down due to the build up.

Newport Mayor Jeanne-Marie Napolitano told ABC 6 News that the area of Prescott Hall Road and Garfield Street was flooded.