Massachusetts Storms Bring Wind Rain Damage | Concord News

Massachusetts took a wild ride Monday as wind and rain slammed into different towns — Shirley saw trees crashing down like missiles, one resident likening the gusts to a microburst; in Plymouth, a woman tragically lost her life when a tree fell on her porch. Meanwhile, heavy rain triggered flash floods on Route 2 in Fitchburg, trapping cars and halting traffic, while Leominster residents recalled last year’s floods, with streets buckling and basements flooding — and drainage systems just couldn’t keep up, leading to erosion and property damage. Crews battled nonstop to clear drains as the storm raged on, proving nature’s fury can strike from every angle. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9099015ed930a8d9