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Flooding causes road closures near Water Street in Rhode Island, Kent County RI

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Road Closure

Reported: 12/8/2025 02:23 PM

Kent County, RI

According to the dispatch call, flooding has caused roadways near Water Street and the Broadway extension in Kent County, Rhode Island, to be submerged and impassable.

Audio|Heard on: Southern Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts, and Eastern Connecticut Public Safety

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Transcript:
Receive, via the intersection down by Water Street and the Broadway extension, I believe, is also under water at this time.

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Kent County, RI

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Incident Timeline

12/8/2025 10:22 PM
Ongoing Response
12/8/2025 10:13 PM
Public Safety Announcement
12/8/2025 10:12 PM
Additional Road Closures Coordinated
12/8/2025 10:12 PM
Road Blocked at Overpass
12/8/2025 10:11 PM
Police Assistance Requested
12/8/2025 10:07 PM
Coordination with Water Department
12/8/2025 10:07 PM
Confirmation of Water Main Break
12/8/2025 10:07 PM
Initial Response to Water Main Break

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