The City of Westfield experienced a flash flood event today as three inches of rain in an hour caused creeks in multiple locations to overflow and leave their banks. Westfield experienced six water rescue related runs in one hour.
Fire Chief Joe Lyons said four individuals had to be rescued from the Open Doors Food Pantry at Jersey and South Union streets. Another individual had to be rescued from a business on East Main Street. There were several other rescues throughout the city from drivers trying to drive through the high water. Two businesses’ employees located near Cool Creek Park were unable to leave due to the high water coming across the street until the water receded.
