Officials warn about flooding after heavy rain
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Multiple government officials are warning Rhode Islanders to be aware of flooding conditions after early morning rain.
Gov. Dan McKee said that his office, alongside the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency and Department of Transportation, are monitoring the storm’s impact across the state.
He added that the agencies expect water levels to rise throughout the day.
We’re continuing to monitor the impact of this storm across Rhode Island. I’ve been in touch with @RhodeIslandEMA and @RIDOTNews.
We expect water levels to continue to rise through the day — EMA is in touch with local communities that may require additional assistance.
— Governor Dan McKee (@GovDanMcKee) January 13, 2024
The City of Providence said that teams are responding to flooding and there is a closure on on Charles and West River Street.
UPDATE: All streets except for Charles & West River area are now open. Please exercise caution while traveling and remember not to enter flooded areas.
— City of Providence (@CityofProv) January 13, 2024
Meanwhile, Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi is warning residents to avoid driving down roads that are blocked off by cones, as these roads are flooded.
“We’ve had a number of cars going through flooded areas and getting stuck,” he said. “Police and fire have to get them out of the cars.”
Johnston’s mayor ordered an emergency evacuation of a street already affected by flooding earlier in the week on Friday.
