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How Much Rain Fell in Swampscott?
After several inches of rain fell Tuesday, light rain and showers are coming back through the area Wednesday afternoon.
The heavy rain from Tuesday’s Nor’Easter lasted throughout the day and night, causing street flooding in some areas and leaving many basements wet.
Just how much rain fell in Swampscott?
It is likely somewhere between 2 and 4 inches.
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Weather Underground said 3.93 inches of rain fell in Swampscott on Tuesday. In neighboring Lynn, the National Weather Service said 2.06 inches fell. In Beverly, to the north, as of 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, 3.99 inches of rain had fallen at the weather station at Beverly Airport. Nearby in Danvers, the weather service said 3.7 inches of rain had fallen as of Tuesday night.
More light rain, followed by showers will move into the area Wednesday afternoon. Snow showers are expected Thursday morning before warmer, yet partly cloudy skies return on Friday. The weekend looks cool and dry.
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