1 year after devastating Leominster flood, repairs still ongoing [Video]

One year after extreme flooding caused catastrophic damage to homes, roads, and infrastructure in Leominster, Massachusetts, the federal government has provided millions in disaster relief funding but only for certain kinds of damage. More than nine inches of rain fell in the city on Sept. 11, 2023, causing sinkholes, washed-out roads, and extensive property damage.One significant sinkhole opened on Pleasant Street, where pipes under the road were exposed and much of a home’s front yard was washed away. Several cars at a Cadillac dealership were engulfed in another sinkhole. Flooding washed away the ground beneath the MBTA Commuter Rail tracks near Hamilton Street, temporarily leaving the tracks dangling over a ravine carved out by the water.Numerous basements were flooded and many homes had to be evacuated, including a mobile home park. Crews used boats and large military vehicles to help the residents out of the area. Steve Fini said his …