Heavy Rains Cause Widespread Flooding Across Falmouth and Cape Cod, Disrupting Businesses and Roads
Heavy rainfall has led to extensive flooding across Falmouth and other areas of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The deluge, which occurred on Friday, inundated numerous roads, forcing closures and causing water to enter businesses and even the Falmouth Police Department. At Garrett’s Gas Station in Falmouth, floodwaters reached knee-level, with trash barrels floating around gas pumps, prompting employees to clear clogged drains. The business temporarily shut down due to the high water levels, which also seeped into the front of the store. Beyond businesses, residents reported water leaking into basements through low windows. Communities like Bourne experienced road closures until Saturday, and Winslow Street in Provincetown was washed out. Falmouth police reported internal flooding at their station while responding to numerous calls about flooded streets, necessitating the call-in of all available night-shift workers to manage the weather-related incidents. Authorities are urging residents to avoid unnecessary tr...
