Muddy River overflows its banks.

October 20, 1996

More than 8 inches of rain in Boston causes flooding at the Museum of Fine Arts and Northeastern University. Flooding at Kenmore Station and the Boylston Street tunnel force suspension of Green Line service, which is not resumed until October 27, 1996. Kenmore Station is closed for two months, and Green Line service is reduced for nearly a year.

Sources
  • Boston Globe
  • Boston Herald
  • Fenway News