Streets are Flooding in Cranston; Flood Warning Issued

Heavy downpours have flooded numerous streets in Cranston on this soggy Father’s Day afternoon.

Reports of cars stuck in deep water began rolling in at around 11 a.m. after a particularly fierce band of rain was unloaded on the city.

And as expected, a car became stranded under the railroad bridge at the intersection of Wilbur and Oaklawn Avenues, which seems to happen every time there is significant rainfall in a short period of time. That particular stretch of road is extremely prone to flooding.

A Patch reader sent in photos of an inundated Park Avenue near Cranston Street. And Twitter user @JayLav shared this video of his car getting bogged down on Atwood Avenue.

The National Weather Service has instituted a flood warning that means significant flooding is imminent or reported. Do not drive through flooded areas.

“Flooding is powerful. Only a few inches of rapidly flowing water can quickly carry away your vehicle,” the weather service said.

Check out the Patch Local Weather Forecast to find out how nice Monday is going to be.

Photos: @Italians4FUNG via Twitter and Michael Cerio