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Leominster, a city already pummeled and heavily damaged by flash flooding earlier this week, is “on high alert” as more rainfall is forecasted, the mayor said.

Flood alerts are in effect for nearly 30 million Americans across the Northeast as a soggy stretch of weather that has triggered flash flooding in multiple states already this week stretches into Wednesday.

Storms made for a messy commute Monday evening as heavy rain led to flash flooding in parts of the Northeast.

Roughly 25 roads in Leominster are not passable and all available first responder has been called in to help.

At least three vehicles were seen submerged on the highway, with floodwaters appearing to be several feet high.

The NWS has issued a flash flood emergency for Leominster and surrounding areas, describing the situation as "extremely dangerous and life-threatening."

The town said first responders rescued several people who were trapped in their vehicles in flooded roads throughout town.

Dangerous flooding in the city of Leominster, Massachusetts, has trapped residents, submerged vehicles and sent water gushing through the streets as storms bring the threat of flooding across portions of the Northeast, officials say.

Storm potential increases statewide with temperatures cooling closer to seasonal norms.