Flash flood warning hits Westfield as storms move through region

A flash flood warning covering Westfield, Springfield and Chicopee put residents on alert overnight into Thursday, according to a regional weather report, as the region absorbed heavy rainfall.

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"Flash Flood Warning issued for Springfield, Chicopee and Westfield, Massachusetts" — the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning covering Westfield and neighboring communities, according to Cedar News. Residents were urged to monitor conditions as the warning took effect early Thursday morning (read it at https://cedarnews.net/newstasks/938696/flash-flood-warning-issued-for-springfield-chicopee-and-westfield-massachusetts/).

Several area funeral homes and legacy sites also posted notices this week for Westfield residents, including services announced for Theodore J. Kowal, with calling hours set for Monday, August 3, at Firtion Adams Funeral Home, and for James R. Kelly, 75, of Westfield, whose service is scheduled for August 3 as well, according to Legacy.com and MassLive obituary listings (read it at https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/theodore-kowal-obituary?id=62079383 and https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/james-kelly-obituary?id=62073405).

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.