Flooded vehicle waits to be towed after the water level recedes from under the Washington St Bridge. — Photos by Bobbie Toner

A fast moving storm caused flooding in basements and underpasses around Somerville Tuesday morning. A flash flood alert remains in effect until 2:15 p.m. today.

The underpass at McGrath Hwy. and Mystic Ave. was closed for a period of time because of the flooding. One vehicle was caught in the flood water under the Washington St. bridge during the fast moving storm.

Underpass at Mystic Ave. and McGrath Hwy. was closed temporarily due to flooding.