A state of emergency was declared due to devastating flash flooding in Leominster, Massachusetts, Monday night after furious rain inundated roads, created sinkholes and damaged homes.
Leominster Mayor Dean Mazzarella said the city was under a state of emergency at 5:30 p.m. ET Monday night, warning on social media, “Do not venture out. It is not safe.”
Slow-moving thunderstorms sparked flash flooding across portions of New England Monday evening, dumping 9.5 inches over Leominster, which is northwest of Boston.