A "considerable" flash flood warning was issued in Boston on Thursday morning as heavy rain pounded the city and areas to the south. Four to 6 inches of rain fell in the towns of Canton, Quincy and North Scituate. Rainfall rates reached up to 2 inches per hour.

Massachusetts is expected to see what forecasters are deeming very heavy rainfall Thursday morning, prompting a flood watch to be issued for much of the state.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Rhode Island and other parts of Southern New England with 2 to 4 inches of rain expected.

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The past 48 hours of continuous rain broke all records. The sky remained overcast Wednesday morning. What will the weather be like on Thursday? Here's the full update

More storms are ahead, and more heavy rain chances as we head from Thursday morning into the weekend. Western Iowa is in a slight risk for severe storms late tonight and

Historically flood-prone Main Street in Ellicott City has been closed to traffic as a precaution due to heavy rainfall.

More storms are in the local forecast for Thursday, and some storms may become strong to severe. Storm timing on Thursday will be mainly after lunchtime and into the early evening. Once we loose the daytime heating near sunset, our severe risk will be ending.