Possibly a stuck kickdown switch (under the gas pedal). Try unplugging it and check switch contacts for closed connection. Water blasting up underneath might have affected the kickdown device itself (at rear of transmission on many). Try driving upwards of thirty MPH as see if you then shift into second.

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