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Westfield officials describe large overnight storm, rescue operations and limited infrastructure damage
Summary
Acting mayor and council members reported heavy rainfall, multiple vehicle rescues and activation of a town rapid storm response team; a temporary shelter was opened at Town Hall and limited road closures remain.
Acting Mayor said Westfield experienced an intense overnight storm that dumped roughly 6.34 inches of rain, most of it within a three-hour span, and prompted widespread emergency response and a temporary shelter at Town Hall. Council members described multiple water rescues and ongoing cleanup efforts.
The acting mayor said the United States Geological Survey data showed about 6.34 inches of rain fell in town, roughly 135% of the 30‑year regional July average of 4.72 inches. During the heaviest rainfall, 3.87 inches fell in 45 minutes between about 5:15 and 6:00 a.m. The mayor noted that all streets and roads were open except Springfield Avenue between East Broad and Mill Lane, where a tree, utility poles, a street lamp and wires remain down and PSE&G crews are on scene.
Why it matters: Council members said the storm produced dangerous flooding conditions that required…
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