Agawam police Lt. Edward McGovern said that around 7:15 p.m., police were notified that the water had become so deep on the street that it left one vehicle stuck, as the rain continued to fall.
AGAWAM — Police in Agawam closed Arnold Street Saturday evening after a portion of the road was submerged in at least two feet of water.
Agawam police Lt. Edward McGovern said that around 7:15 p.m., police were notified that the water had become so deep on the street that it left one vehicle stuck, as the rain continued to fall.
"There is a crew on the scene right now trying to get that car out of there," McGovern said. "There is a section of road about three houses long that is under water. the houses aren't flooded but the road isn't passable."
McGovern said that the town's DPW crew was on the scene and despite having no prior issues with flooding on the street, haven't found any problems with the drainage system other than it not being able to keep up with the flow of water due to constant rain and melting snow.
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for all of Western Massachusetts on Saturday that is in effect until Sunday afternoon.
According to Nick Morganelli, a meteorologist with CBS 3 Springfield, the rain was forecast to become steadier into the overnight hours while temperatures drop to the high 30s. The rain is expected to give way to a blend of sun and clouds with moderate temperatures in the 40s on Sunday.
Hugh Zeitlin of CBS 3 Springfield contributed to this report.
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