17-02-2025
Streets and homes throughout region flooded from heavy rain and snow
CHICOPEE, Mass (WWLP) – Heavy rain and snow swept through western Massachusetts causing street flooding. This comes after storm drains were blocked by snow and ice.
According to drivers, the flooding has been widespread and made it challenging to drive safely.
'There's a lot of flooding going on in the Springfield area. I drive a truck and I hit a couple of spots in the downtown area with the Worthington's too, especially where it's a lot of water,' said Eric Torres of Springfield.
One resident saw some major flooding near his home. 'It's got to be like a like this much water going around every single corner. And it's like swimming, said Ruban Anthony Velasquez of West Springfield.
He says the water eventually led into his basement. 'It's been coming in through the cracks in my windows, like the lining of the window right in the corners and stuff that that wears out over time. And it just starts to all like come in. And we have concrete all the way up to the top, but there's still little holes all over the place that just start to drip and it just builds,' said Velasquez.
To prevent water from getting into your basement you can take the following preventative measures. Experts say you should try and clear the snow and ice from any storm drains in front of your home. Experts also recommend cleaning out your gutters and seal any cracks in your foundation. If you suspect flooding, elevate valuables and be ready to shut off utilities if necessary.
While we're seeing heavy amounts of puddles out here on these side roads causing basement flooding there's also the risk of high winds causing power outages and structural damage to your home. 'We are prepared. We got candles, we got food, we got we make sure we stack up and everything,' added Torres.
It's also a good idea to make sure you have working flashlights and an extra supply of batteries in your home and be sure to charge all electronic devices. And to stay away from downed utility wires.
We can expect a high wind warning to last until Monday evening.
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