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River Flood Warning 11, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

March 8, 2008Middlesex County, Worcester County, Massachusetts

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this river flood warning at Mar 8, 2008, 9:41 AM EST for Middlesex County, Worcester County, Massachusetts. It took effect at Mar 8, 2008, 2:58 PM EST. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 8, 2008, 9:41 AM EST (14:41 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 8, 2008, 2:58 PM EST
Expired
Mar 12, 2008, 8:00 AM EDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA
Flood severity
Moderate

Counties Middlesex County, MA, Worcester County, MA

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 67 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:44 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Assabet River at Maynard (MAYM3). The gauge peaked at 5.76 ft at Mar 9, 2008, 7:00 PM EDT.

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Action stage
4.5 ft
Minor stage
5 ft
Moderate stage
6 ft
Major stage
7 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 01097000, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

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WGUS41 KBOX 081441
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BULLETIN...IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
941 AM EST SAT MAR 08 2008

...THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON, MA HAS ISSUED A FLOOD 
WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...

  ASSABET RIVER AT MAYNARD AFFECTING MIDDLESEX AND WORCESTER COUNTIES

THE ASSABET RIVER HAS REMAINED JUST BELOW FLOOD STAGE FOR THE PAST
COUPLE OF DAYS.  AN ADDITIONAL INCH TO 1.5 INCHES OF RAIN IS
EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING...WHICH WILL BRING THE RIVER
OVER FLOOD STAGE.

A FLOOD STATEMENT PROVIDING THE LATEST INFORMATION IN THIS FLOOD 
EVENT WILL BE ISSUED WITHIN THE NEXT 8 HOURS...OR EARLIER IF NEEDED.

DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY NEAR SWOLLEN RIVERS...STREAMS OR 
CULVERTS.  SWIFTLY MOVING WATER CAN POSE AN IMMINENT THREAT TO LIFE.

MAC017-027-090241-
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/MAYM3.2.ER.080308T1958Z.080309T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
941 AM EST SAT MAR 08 2008

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON, MA HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE ASSABET RIVER AT MAYNARD
* FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9AM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS...4.8 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY MID AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE 
  TO RISE TO NEAR 6.0 FEET BY EARLY AFTERNOON TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL 
  RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 6.0 FEET...FLOODING IS LIKELY IN LOW LYING SECTIONS ALONG THE 
  RIVER INCLUDING PORTIONS OF MAYNARD...HUDSON AND CONCORD.  WATER 
  MAY APPROACH HOMES ALONG THE RIVER AND MAY FORCE SEVERAL LOCALIZED 
  ROAD CLOSURES.

$$
15 follow-up statements
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WGUS81 KBOX 090558
FLSBOX

FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1258 AM EST SUN MAR 09 2008

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  FARMINGTON RIVER AT UNIONVILLE AFFECTING HARTFORD COUNTY 
  FARMINGTON RIVER AT SIMSBURY AFFECTING HARTFORD COUNTY 
  PAWTUXET RIVER AT CRANSTON AFFECTING KENT AND PROVIDENCE COUNTIES 
 
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
  ASSABET RIVER AT MAYNARD AFFECTING MIDDLESEX AND WORCESTER 
  COUNTIES
  SUDBURY RIVER AT SAXONVILLE AFFECTING MIDDLESEX COUNTY
  BLACKSTONE RIVER AT WOONSOCKET AFFECTING WORCESTER AND PROVIDENCE 
  COUNTIES


RUNOFF FROM THE RAINFALL FROM FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY CONTINUES TO
FLOW INTO AREA WATERWAYS.  SOME RIVER HAVE ALREADY OVERFLOWED THEIR
BANKS...WHILE OTHERS ARE EXPECTED TO DO SO LATER TODAY.


A FLOOD STATEMENT PROVIDING THE LATEST INFORMATION IN THIS FLOOD 
EVENT WILL BE ISSUED WITHIN THE NEXT 8 HOURS...OR EARLIER IF NEEDED.

DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY NEAR SWOLLEN RIVERS...STREAMS OR 
CULVERTS.  SWIFTLY MOVING WATER CAN POSE AN IMMINENT THREAT TO LIFE.



CTC003-091312-
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1258 AM EST SUN MAR 09 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL THIS MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING 
CONTINUES FOR
  THE FARMINGTON RIVER AT UNIONVILLE.
* AT 12 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.6 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* AT 12.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OF LOWLAND AREAS ALONG THE RIVER IS 
  EXPECTED...AND MAY INCLUDE LOWEST LYING HOMES AND BUSINESSES ALONG 
  ROUTE 4.

$$

CTC003-091757-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0015.080309T1012Z-080310T2308Z/
/SIMC3.1.ER.080309T1012Z.080309T1800Z.080310T0508Z.NO/
1258 AM EST SUN MAR 09 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING 
CONTINUES FOR
  THE FARMINGTON RIVER AT SIMSBURY.
* FROM THIS MORNING UNTIL MONDAY EVENING.
* AT 12 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.1 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS MORNING AND
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 13.3 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. THE RIVER 
  WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW.
* AT 13.0 FEET...FLOODING AFFECTS OLD FARMS AND TOLLISTON ROADS IN 
  AVON...MEADOW ROAD IN FARMINGTON...AND NOD ...RIVERSIDE...AND 
  TERRYS PLAIN ROADS IN SIMSBURY. ROUTE 315 IN SIMSBURY IS ALSO 
  IMPACTED. FLOODING SPREADS INTO PLANTATION COUNTRY CLUB AND 
  ADJOINING TOWN FARM ROAD IN SIMSBURY.  ALSO...FLOODING WILL 
  APPROACH THE PAINE BOATHOUSE.

$$

RIC003-007-091757-
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/CRAR1.1.ER.080309T0345Z.080309T1800Z.080310T1942Z.NO/
1258 AM EST SUN MAR 09 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING 
CONTINUES FOR
  THE PAWTUXET RIVER AT CRANSTON.
* AT 12 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.2 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.3 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON.
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE TOMORROW AFTERNOON.
* AT 10.0 FEET...FLOODING WILL OCCUR ALONG PIONEER AVENUE...BELLOWS 
  STREET AND VENTURI AVENUE IN WARWICK.  SOME HOMES ARE IMPACTED ON 
  AVERY RD AND WELLINGTON AVE IN CRANSTON.

$$

MAC017-027-091757-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MAYM3.1.ER.080308T2215Z.080310T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1258 AM EST SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ASSABET RIVER AT MAYNARD.
* AT 12 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.4 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 5.9 FEET BY AFTER MIDNIGHT 
  TOMORROW.  ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 5.9 FEET BY AFTER MIDNIGHT 
  TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 6.0 FEET...FLOODING IS LIKELY IN LOW LYING SECTIONS ALONG THE 
  RIVER INCLUDING PORTIONS OF MAYNARD...HUDSON AND CONCORD.  WATER 
  MAY APPROACH HOMES ALONG THE RIVER AND MAY FORCE SEVERAL LOCALIZED 
  ROAD CLOSURES.

$$

MAC017-091757-
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/SAXM3.1.ER.080308T2350Z.080310T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1258 AM EST SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SUDBURY RIVER AT SAXONVILLE.
* AT 12 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.8 FEET BY TOMORROW EARLY 
  AFTERNOON.  ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.8 FEET BY TOMORROW EARLY 
  AFTERNOON THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 11.0 FEET...FLOODING WILL AFFECT PORTIONS OF SHORE ROAD AND 
  PELHAM ISLAND ROAD THROUGH WAYLAND IN THE VICINITY OF HEARDS POND.
  OTHER LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE RIVER WILL EXPERIENCE FLOODING.

$$

MAC027-RIC007-091757-
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/WOOR1.1.ER.080309T0800Z.080309T1800Z.080310T1400Z.NO/
1258 AM EST SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BLACKSTONE RIVER AT WOONSOCKET.
* FROM EARLY THIS MORNING UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 12 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.4 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY THIS 
  MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 10.4 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW LATE MORNING.
* AT 10.0 FEET...FLOODING IS LIKELY ALONG LOW LYING AREAS OF THE 
  RIVER.  THIS INCLUDES THE LOWER END OF THE ALBION MILLS APARTMENTS 
  PARKING AREA. FLOOD WATERS MAY ALSO COVER PORTIONS OF THE PARKING 
  AREAS OF SOME OF THE MILLS AND SHOPPING OUTLETS IN CUMBERLAND 
  LOCATED JUST OFF OF ROUTE 122.

$$
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WGUS81 KBOX 090802
FLSBOX


FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
402 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008


...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...

  FARMINGTON RIVER AT UNIONVILLE AFFECTING HARTFORD COUNTY

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  FARMINGTON RIVER AT SIMSBURY AFFECTING HARTFORD COUNTY 
  BLACKSTONE RIVER AT WOONSOCKET AFFECTING WORCESTER AND PROVIDENCE 
  COUNTIES 
 
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
  CONNECTICUT RIVER AT THOMPSONVILLE AFFECTING HARTFORD AND HAMPDEN 
  COUNTIES
  CONNECTICUT RIVER AT HARTFORD AFFECTING HARTFORD AND MIDDLESEX 
  COUNTIES
  CONNECTICUT RIVER AT MIDDLETOWN AFFECTING HARTFORD AND MIDDLESEX 
  COUNTIES
  ASSABET RIVER AT MAYNARD AFFECTING MIDDLESEX AND WORCESTER 
  COUNTIES
  NASHUA RIVER AT EAST PEPPERELL AFFECTING MIDDLESEX...WORCESTER AND
  HILLSBOROUGH COUNTIES
  SUDBURY RIVER AT SAXONVILLE AFFECTING MIDDLESEX COUNTY
  BLACKSTONE RIVER AT NORTHBRIDGE AFFECTING WORCESTER COUNTY
  CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER AFFECTING MIDDLESEX AND NORFOLK COUNTIES
  PAWTUXET RIVER AT CRANSTON AFFECTING KENT AND PROVIDENCE COUNTIES


RUNOFF FROM THE RAINFALL FROM FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY CONTINUES TO
FLOW INTO AREA WATERWAYS.  SOME RIVER HAVE ALREADY OVERFLOWED THEIR
BANKS...WHILE OTHERS ARE EXPECTED TO DO SO LATER TODAY.


A FLOOD STATEMENT PROVIDING THE LATEST INFORMATION IN THIS FLOOD 
EVENT WILL BE ISSUED WITHIN THE NEXT 8 HOURS...OR EARLIER IF NEEDED.

DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY NEAR SWOLLEN RIVERS...STREAMS OR 
CULVERTS.  SWIFTLY MOVING WATER CAN POSE AN IMMINENT THREAT TO LIFE.



CTC003-090832-
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/UNVC3.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
402 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE FARMINGTON RIVER AT UNIONVILLE.
* AT 03 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.3 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER CRESTED ABOUT 11 PM SATURDAY AT 11.9 FT...AND IS NOW 
  STEADILY FALLING.

$$

CTC003-092002-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0015.080309T1024Z-080310T2308Z/
/SIMC3.1.ER.080309T1024Z.080309T1800Z.080310T0508Z.NO/
402 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING 
CONTINUES FOR
  THE FARMINGTON RIVER AT SIMSBURY.
* FROM THIS MORNING UNTIL MONDAY EVENING.
* AT 03 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS MORNING AND
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 13.3 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. THE RIVER 
  WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW.
* AT 13.0 FEET...FLOODING AFFECTS OLD FARMS AND TOLLISTON ROADS IN 
  AVON...MEADOW ROAD IN FARMINGTON...AND NOD ...RIVERSIDE...AND 
  TERRYS PLAIN ROADS IN SIMSBURY. ROUTE 315 IN SIMSBURY IS ALSO 
  IMPACTED. FLOODING SPREADS INTO PLANTATION COUNTRY CLUB AND 
  ADJOINING TOWN FARM ROAD IN SIMSBURY.  ALSO...FLOODING WILL 
  APPROACH THE PAINE BOATHOUSE.

$$

MAC027-RIC007-092002-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0016.080309T1034Z-080310T2000Z/
/WOOR1.1.ER.080309T1034Z.080310T0000Z.080310T1400Z.NO/
402 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING 
CONTINUES FOR
  THE BLACKSTONE RIVER AT WOONSOCKET.
* FROM THIS MORNING UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 03 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.5 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS MORNING AND
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 10.4 FEET BY THIS EVENING. THE RIVER WILL 
  FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW LATE MORNING.
* AT 10.0 FEET...FLOODING IS LIKELY ALONG LOW LYING AREAS OF THE 
  RIVER.  THIS INCLUDES THE LOWER END OF THE ALBION MILLS APARTMENTS 
  PARKING AREA. FLOOD WATERS MAY ALSO COVER PORTIONS OF THE PARKING 
  AREAS OF SOME OF THE MILLS AND SHOPPING OUTLETS IN CUMBERLAND 
  LOCATED JUST OFF OF ROUTE 122.

$$

CTC003-MAC013-092002-
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/TMVC3.1.ER.080309T2300Z.080310T0600Z.080310T1630Z.NO/
402 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT THOMPSONVILLE.
* FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 03 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 2.3 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING AND
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 5.3 FEET AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. THE 
  RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON.
* AT 5.0 FEET...LOWLAND FLOODING WILL BEGIN ALONG THE CONNECTICUT 
  RIVER NEAR THOMPSONVILLE.

$$

CTC003-007-092002-
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/HFDC3.1.ER.080309T2300Z.080310T1900Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
402 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT HARTFORD.
* FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 03 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING AND
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 19.3 FEET BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON.
* AT 20.0 FEET...FLOODING IS EXPECTED ALONG THE RIVER IN PORTIONS OF 
  WETHERSFIELD...GLASTONBURY...ROCKY HILL AND CROMWELL. THE HIGH 
  WATERS AND SWIFT FLOWS WILL DISRUPT SOME CROSS RIVER FERRY 
  SERVICES.  UPSTREAM OF HARTFORD...FLOODING WILL CONTINUE TO AFFECT 
  PORTIONS OF WINDSOR.   IMMEDIATE RIVER ROADS MAY BECOME IMPASSABLE 
  IN ALL OF THESE COMMUNITIES.

$$

CTC003-007-092001-
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/MDDC3.1.ER.080310T0430Z.080311T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
402 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT MIDDLETOWN.
* FROM AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 03 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.9 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE AFTER MIDNIGHT 
  TOMORROW AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 10.8 FEET BY EARLY TUESDAY 
  MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 11.0 FEET...FLOODING CLOSES MOST OF MEADOW ROAD/RT 17A IN THE 
  GILDERSLEEVE SECTION OF PORTLAND.  FLOODING IMPACTS THE MIDDLETOWN 
  MARINA AND MEADOW FARMS.  IN CROMWELL...PORTIONS OF RIVER ROAD WILL
  BE CLOSED. IN ROCKY HILL...PARTS OF MEADOW ROAD WILL BE IMPASSABLE 
  FOR A TIME. FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIVER SOUTHWARD THROUGH 
  ESSEX.

$$

MAC017-027-092001-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MAYM3.1.ER.080308T2215Z.080310T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
402 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ASSABET RIVER AT MAYNARD.
* AT 01 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.4 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 5.9 FEET AFTER MIDNIGHT 
  TOMORROW.  ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 6.0 FEET...FLOODING IS LIKELY IN LOW LYING SECTIONS ALONG THE 
  RIVER INCLUDING PORTIONS OF MAYNARD...HUDSON AND CONCORD.  WATER 
  MAY APPROACH HOMES ALONG THE RIVER AND MAY FORCE SEVERAL LOCALIZED 
  ROAD CLOSURES.

$$

MAC017-027-NHC011-092001-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0021.080309T1626Z-000000T0000Z/
/DNSM3.1.ER.080309T1626Z.080310T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
402 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE NASHUA RIVER AT EAST PEPPERELL.
* FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 03 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.7 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON 
  AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 9.1 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* AT 9.0 FEET...FLOODING WILL IMPACT A PORTION OF ROUTE 119 ENTERING 
  PEPPERELL...AND WILL CONTINUE IN LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.

$$

MAC017-092001-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SAXM3.1.ER.080308T2350Z.080310T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
402 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SUDBURY RIVER AT SAXONVILLE.
* AT 03 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.8 FEET BY TOMORROW EARLY 
  AFTERNOON.  ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 11.0 FEET...FLOODING WILL AFFECT PORTIONS OF SHORE ROAD AND 
  PELHAM ISLAND ROAD THROUGH WAYLAND IN THE VICINITY OF HEARDS POND.
  OTHER LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE RIVER WILL EXPERIENCE FLOODING.

$$

MAC027-091800-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0017.080309T0800Z-080309T1800Z/
/NBRM3.1.ER.080309T0800Z.080309T0800Z.080309T1200Z.NO/
402 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BLACKSTONE RIVER AT NORTHBRIDGE.
* FROM EARLY THIS MORNING UNTIL THIS AFTERNOON.
* AT 03 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY THIS 
  MORNING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 9.0 FEET BY EARLY THIS 
  MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THIS MORNING.
* AT 9.0 FEET...FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE RIVERBANK IS 
  LIKELY BETWEEN NORTHBRIDGE AND THE RHODE ISLAND AND MASSACHUSETTS 
  BORDER.

$$

MAC017-021-092001-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0022.080310T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/DOVM3.1.ER.080310T0600Z.080311T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
402 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER.
* FROM AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 03 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 4.7 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE TO NEAR 4.8 FEET BY THIS MORNING AND
  CONTINUE TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. 
* AT 5.0 FEET...PEOPLE LIVING ALONG THE CHARLES RIVER SHOULD PREPARE 
  FOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.  SUSCEPTIBLE 
  LOCATIONS INCLUDE LOW LYING AREAS ALONG FISHER STREET IN NEEDHAM 
  AND A SMALL AREA ON THE SOUTH NATICK AND WELLESLEY LINE ALONG RIVER
  STREET.

$$

RIC003-007-092001-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-080311T0142Z/
/CRAR1.1.ER.080309T0345Z.080309T1800Z.080310T1942Z.NO/
402 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE PAWTUXET RIVER AT CRANSTON.
* AT 12 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.2 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.3 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON.
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE TOMORROW AFTERNOON.
* AT 10.0 FEET...FLOODING WILL OCCUR ALONG PIONEER AVENUE...BELLOWS 
  STREET AND VENTURI AVENUE IN WARWICK.  SOME HOMES ARE IMPACTED ON 
  AVERY RD AND WELLINGTON AVE IN CRANSTON.

$$
000 
WGUS81 KBOX 091015
FLSBOX

FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
615 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  FARMINGTON RIVER AT SIMSBURY AFFECTING HARTFORD COUNTY 
  NASHUA RIVER AT EAST PEPPERELL AFFECTING MIDDLESEX...WORCESTER AND 
  HILLSBOROUGH COUNTIES 
  BLACKSTONE RIVER AT NORTHBRIDGE AFFECTING WORCESTER COUNTY 
  BLACKSTONE RIVER AT WOONSOCKET AFFECTING WORCESTER AND PROVIDENCE 
  COUNTIES 
  CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER AFFECTING MIDDLESEX AND NORFOLK COUNTIES 
  PAWTUXET RIVER AT CRANSTON AFFECTING KENT AND PROVIDENCE COUNTIES 
  CONNECTICUT RIVER AT THOMPSONVILLE AFFECTING HARTFORD AND HAMPDEN 
  COUNTIES
  CONNECTICUT RIVER AT HARTFORD AFFECTING HARTFORD AND MIDDLESEX 
  COUNTIES
  CONNECTICUT RIVER AT MIDDLETOWN AFFECTING HARTFORD AND MIDDLESEX 
  COUNTIES
  ASSABET RIVER AT MAYNARD AFFECTING MIDDLESEX AND WORCESTER 
  COUNTIES
  SUDBURY RIVER AT SAXONVILLE AFFECTING MIDDLESEX COUNTY
  CONCORD RIVER AT LOWELL AFFECTING MIDDLESEX COUNTY


RUNOFF FROM THE RAINFALL FROM FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY CONTINUES TO
FLOW INTO AREA WATERWAYS.  SOME RIVERS HAVE ALREADY OVERFLOWED THEIR
BANKS...WHILE OTHERS ARE EXPECTED TO DO SO LATER TODAY.


A FLOOD STATEMENT PROVIDING THE LATEST INFORMATION IN THIS FLOOD 
EVENT WILL BE ISSUED WITHIN THE NEXT 8 HOURS...OR EARLIER IF NEEDED.

DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY NEAR SWOLLEN RIVERS...STREAMS OR 
CULVERTS.  SWIFTLY MOVING WATER CAN POSE AN IMMINENT THREAT TO LIFE.



CTC003-092215-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0015.080309T1046Z-080310T2308Z/
/SIMC3.1.ER.080309T1046Z.080309T1800Z.080310T0508Z.NO/
615 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING 
CONTINUES FOR
  THE FARMINGTON RIVER AT SIMSBURY.
* FROM THIS MORNING UNTIL MONDAY EVENING.
* AT 05 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THIS MORNING...
  AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 13.3 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. THE RIVER  
  WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW.
* AT 13.0 FEET...FLOODING AFFECTS OLD FARMS AND TOLLISTON ROADS IN 
  AVON...MEADOW ROAD IN FARMINGTON...AND NOD ...RIVERSIDE...AND 
  TERRYS PLAIN ROADS IN SIMSBURY. ROUTE 315 IN SIMSBURY IS ALSO 
  IMPACTED. FLOODING SPREADS INTO PLANTATION COUNTRY CLUB AND 
  ADJOINING TOWN FARM ROAD IN SIMSBURY.  ALSO...FLOODING WILL 
  APPROACH THE PAINE BOATHOUSE.

$$

MAC017-027-NHC011-092215-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0021.080309T1726Z-000000T0000Z/
/DNSM3.1.ER.080309T1726Z.080310T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
615 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...THE FLOOD WARNING 
CONTINUES FOR
  THE NASHUA RIVER AT EAST PEPPERELL.
* FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 05 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS
  AFTERNOON...AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 9.1 FEET BY TOMORROW
  MORNING.
* AT 9.0 FEET...FLOODING WILL IMPACT A PORTION OF ROUTE 119 ENTERING 
  PEPPERELL...AND WILL CONTINUE IN LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.

$$

MAC027-091836-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-080309T1836Z/
/NBRM3.1.ER.080309T0800Z.080309T0930Z.080309T1236Z.NO/
615 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL THIS AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING 
CONTINUES FOR
  THE BLACKSTONE RIVER AT NORTHBRIDGE.
* AT 05 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.1 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE LATER THIS 
  MORNING.
* AT 9.0 FEET...FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE RIVERBANK IS 
  LIKELY BETWEEN NORTHBRIDGE AND THE RHODE ISLAND AND MASSACHUSETTS 
  BORDER.

$$

MAC027-RIC007-092215-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0016.080309T1330Z-080310T1300Z/
/WOOR1.1.ER.080309T1330Z.080310T0000Z.080310T0700Z.NO/
615 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING 
CONTINUES FOR
  THE BLACKSTONE RIVER AT WOONSOCKET.
* FROM LATE THIS MORNING UNTIL MONDAY MORNING.
* AT 05 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.7 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS 
  MORNING...AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 9.4 FEET BY THIS EVENING.
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY TOMORROW.
* AT 9.0 FEET...FLOODING MAY BEGIN TO AFFECT THE LOWER PARKING AREA 
  TO THE ALBION MILL APARTMENTS. LOWER LYING RESIDENTIAL AREAS ALONG 
  THE RHODE ISLAND - MASSACHUSETTS LINE MAY BEGIN TO EXPERIENCE 
  FLOODING. BUSINESSES ALONG THE RIVER SHOULD TAKE THE NECESSARY 
  ACTIONS TO PROTECT PROPERTY.

$$

MAC017-021-092215-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0022.080309T2100Z-000000T0000Z/
/DOVM3.1.ER.080309T2100Z.080311T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
615 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...THE FLOOD WARNING 
CONTINUES FOR
  THE CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER.
* FROM LATE THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 0 5AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 4.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS 
  AFTERNOON...AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 5.7 FEET BY TUESDAY
  MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 6.0 FEET...FLOODING WILL AFFECT A FEW HOMES IN NEEDHAM ALONG 
  FISHER STREET...AS WELL AS A PORTION OF ROUTE 109 AT THE MEDFIELD -
  MILLIS LINE.  SOME FLOODING IS ALSO LIKELY ON THE SOUTH 
  NATICK/WELLESLEY LINE ALONG RIVER STREET.

$$

RIC003-007-092215-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-080310T1845Z/
/CRAR1.1.ER.080309T0345Z.080309T1800Z.080310T1245Z.NO/
615 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING 
CONTINUES FOR
  THE PAWTUXET RIVER AT CRANSTON.
* AT 05 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.3 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 9.9 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE TOMORROW MORNING.
* AT 10.0 FEET...FLOODING WILL OCCUR ALONG PIONEER AVENUE...BELLOWS 
  STREET AND VENTURI AVENUE IN WARWICK.  SOME HOMES ARE IMPACTED ON 
  AVERY RD AND WELLINGTON AVE IN CRANSTON.

$$

CTC003-MAC013-092215-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0018.080309T2300Z-080311T1630Z/
/TMVC3.1.ER.080309T2300Z.080310T0600Z.080310T1630Z.NO/
615 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT THOMPSONVILLE.
* FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 05 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 2.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING...
  AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 5.3 FEET AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. THE 
  RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY AFTERNOON TOMORROW.
* AT 5.0 FEET...LOWLAND FLOODING WILL BEGIN ALONG THE CONNECTICUT 
  RIVER NEAR THOMPSONVILLE.

$$

CTC003-007-092215-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0019.080309T2300Z-000000T0000Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.080309T2300Z.080310T1900Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
615 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT HARTFORD.
* FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 05 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING...
  AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 19.3 FEET BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON.
* AT 20.0 FEET...FLOODING IS EXPECTED ALONG THE RIVER IN PORTIONS OF 
  WETHERSFIELD...GLASTONBURY...ROCKY HILL AND CROMWELL. THE HIGH 
  WATERS AND SWIFT FLOWS WILL DISRUPT SOME CROSS RIVER FERRY 
  SERVICES.  UPSTREAM OF HARTFORD...FLOODING WILL CONTINUE TO AFFECT 
  PORTIONS OF WINDSOR.   IMMEDIATE RIVER ROADS MAY BECOME IMPASSABLE 
  IN ALL OF THESE COMMUNITIES.

$$

CTC003-007-092215-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0020.080310T0430Z-000000T0000Z/
/MDDC3.1.ER.080310T0430Z.080311T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
615 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT MIDDLETOWN.
* FROM AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 05 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE AFTER MIDNIGHT 
  TOMORROW...AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 10.8 FEET BY EARLY TUESDAY 
  MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 11.0 FEET...FLOODING CLOSES MOST OF MEADOW ROAD/RT 17A IN THE 
  GILDERSLEEVE SECTION OF PORTLAND.  FLOODING IMPACTS THE MIDDLETOWN 
  MARINA AND MEADOW FARMS.  IN CROMWELL...PORTIONS OF RIVER ROAD WILL
  BE CLOSED. IN ROCKY HILL...PARTS OF MEADOW ROAD WILL BE IMPASSABLE 
  FOR A TIME. FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIVER SOUTHWARD THROUGH 
  ESSEX.

$$

MAC017-027-092215-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MAYM3.1.ER.080308T2215Z.080310T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
615 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ASSABET RIVER AT MAYNARD.
* AT 05 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.6 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 5.9 FEET AFTER MIDNIGHT 
  TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 6.0 FEET...FLOODING IS LIKELY IN LOW LYING SECTIONS ALONG THE 
  RIVER INCLUDING PORTIONS OF MAYNARD...HUDSON AND CONCORD.  WATER 
  MAY APPROACH HOMES ALONG THE RIVER AND MAY FORCE SEVERAL LOCALIZED 
  ROAD CLOSURES.

$$

MAC017-092215-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SAXM3.1.ER.080308T2350Z.080310T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
615 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SUDBURY RIVER AT SAXONVILLE.
* AT 05 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.5 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.8 FEET AFTER MIDNIGHT 
  TOMORROW.  ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 11.0 FEET...FLOODING WILL AFFECT PORTIONS OF SHORE ROAD AND 
  PELHAM ISLAND ROAD THROUGH WAYLAND IN THE VICINITY OF HEARDS POND.
  OTHER LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE RIVER WILL EXPERIENCE FLOODING.

$$

MAC017-092214-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0023.080309T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCNM3.1.ER.080309T1800Z.080310T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
615 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONCORD RIVER AT LOWELL.
* FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 05 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.9 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON 
  AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 8.1 FEET AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. 
  ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 8.0 FEET...LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE CONCORD RIVER WILL BE 
  FLOODED.  THE AREA MOST PRONE TO FLOODING IS A SMALL SECTION OF 
  BILLERICA ALONG ELSIE AVENUE OFF RIVER STREET.

$$
000 
WGUS81 KBOX 091557
FLSBOX


FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1157 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008



...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...

  CONNECTICUT RIVER AT THOMPSONVILLE AFFECTING HARTFORD AND HAMPDEN 
  COUNTIES
  BLACKSTONE RIVER AT NORTHBRIDGE AFFECTING WORCESTER COUNTY

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  CONNECTICUT RIVER AT HARTFORD AFFECTING HARTFORD AND MIDDLESEX 
  COUNTIES 
  FARMINGTON RIVER AT SIMSBURY AFFECTING HARTFORD COUNTY 
  NASHUA RIVER AT EAST PEPPERELL AFFECTING MIDDLESEX...WORCESTER AND 
  HILLSBOROUGH COUNTIES 
  BLACKSTONE RIVER AT WOONSOCKET AFFECTING WORCESTER AND PROVIDENCE 
  COUNTIES 
  CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER AFFECTING MIDDLESEX AND NORFOLK COUNTIES 
  PAWTUXET RIVER AT CRANSTON AFFECTING KENT AND PROVIDENCE COUNTIES 
  CONNECTICUT RIVER AT MIDDLETOWN AFFECTING HARTFORD AND MIDDLESEX 
  COUNTIES
  ASSABET RIVER AT MAYNARD AFFECTING MIDDLESEX AND WORCESTER 
  COUNTIES
  SUDBURY RIVER AT SAXONVILLE AFFECTING MIDDLESEX COUNTY
  CONCORD RIVER AT LOWELL AFFECTING MIDDLESEX COUNTY

WHILE RUNOFF FOR THE RAINFALL OF FRIDY NIGHT AND SATURDAY CONTINUES
TO FLOW INTO SOME OF THE REGIONS RIVERS...SOME OF THE RIVERS HAVE
CRESTED WHILE AND ARE STARTING TO RECEDE. THE BLACKSTONE RIVER AT
NORTHBRIDGE HAS FALLEN BELOW FLOOD STAGE WHILE IT NOW APPEARS THAT
THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT THOMPSONVILLE WILL REMAIN BELOW FLOOD
STAGE.

A FLOOD STATEMENT PROVIDING THE LATEST INFORMATION IN THIS FLOOD 
EVENT WILL BE ISSUED WITHIN THE NEXT 8 HOURS...OR EARLIER IF NEEDED.

DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY NEAR SWOLLEN RIVERS...STREAMS OR 
CULVERTS.  SWIFTLY MOVING WATER CAN POSE AN IMMINENT THREAT TO LIFE.



CTC003-MAC013-091627-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-080311T1630Z/
/TMVC3.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1157 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT THOMPSONVILLE.
* AT 10 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 3.7 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* AT 5.0 FEET...LOWLAND FLOODING WILL BEGIN ALONG THE CONNECTICUT 
  RIVER NEAR THOMPSONVILLE.

$$

MAC027-091627-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-080309T1836Z/
/NBRM3.1.ER.080309T0800Z.080309T1001Z.080309T1105Z.NO/
1157 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE BLACKSTONE RIVER AT NORTHBRIDGE.
* AT 11 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.3 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* AT 9.0 FEET...FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE RIVERBANK IS 
  LIKELY BETWEEN NORTHBRIDGE AND THE RHODE ISLAND AND MASSACHUSETTS 
  BORDER.

$$

CTC003-007-100357-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0019.080310T0030Z-080312T1700Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.080310T0030Z.080310T1600Z.080311T1700Z.NO/
1157 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD 
WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT HARTFORD.
* FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 10 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING AND
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 17.6 FEET BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON. THE
  RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* AT 18.0 FEET...FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS BELOW HARTFORD IS 
  EXPECTED...ESPECIALLY IN AREAS THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF LEVEE 
  PROTECTION.  FLOODING ALSO AFFECTS LOW LYING AREAS UPSTREAM OF 
  HARTFORD...INCLUDING A PORTION OF WINDSOR WHERE THE FARMINGTON 
  RIVER EMPTIES INTO THE CONNECTICUT RIVER.  IN ADDITION...SWIFT 
  RIVER FLOWS MAY DISRUPT SOME CROSS RIVER FERRY SERVICES.

$$

CTC003-100357-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-080311T0651Z/
/SIMC3.1.ER.080309T1145Z.080310T0000Z.080310T1251Z.NO/
1157 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE MONDAY NIGHT...THE FLOOD WARNING
CONTINUES FOR
  THE FARMINGTON RIVER AT SIMSBURY.
* AT 10 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.7 FEET BY THIS EVENING. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE TOMORROW MORNING.
* AT 13.0 FEET...FLOODING AFFECTS OLD FARMS AND TOLLISTON ROADS IN 
  AVON...MEADOW ROAD IN FARMINGTON...AND NOD ...RIVERSIDE...AND 
  TERRYS PLAIN ROADS IN SIMSBURY. ROUTE 315 IN SIMSBURY IS ALSO 
  IMPACTED. FLOODING SPREADS INTO PLANTATION COUNTRY CLUB AND 
  ADJOINING TOWN FARM ROAD IN SIMSBURY.  ALSO...FLOODING WILL 
  APPROACH THE PAINE BOATHOUSE.

$$

MAC017-027-NHC011-100356-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0021.080309T2000Z-080311T1600Z/
/DNSM3.1.ER.080309T2000Z.080310T1200Z.080311T1000Z.NO/
1157 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD WARNING
CONTINUES FOR
  THE NASHUA RIVER AT EAST PEPPERELL.
* FROM LATE THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 11 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.7 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS 
  AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 8.7 FEET BY TOMORROW 
  MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 9.0 FEET...FLOODING WILL IMPACT A PORTION OF ROUTE 119 ENTERING 
  PEPPERELL...AND WILL CONTINUE IN LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.

$$

MAC027-RIC007-100000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-080310T0000Z/
/WOOR1.1.ER.080309T1800Z.080309T1800Z.080309T1800Z.NO/
1157 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL THIS EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING 
CONTINUES FOR
  THE BLACKSTONE RIVER AT WOONSOCKET.
* FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL THIS EVENING.
* AT 10 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.9 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON 
  AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 9.0 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. THE RIVER 
  WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING.
* AT 9.0 FEET...FLOODING MAY BEGIN TO AFFECT THE LOWER PARKING AREA 
  TO THE ALBION MILL APARTMENTS. LOWER LYING RESIDENTIAL AREAS ALONG 
  THE RHODE ISLAND - MASSACHUSETTS LINE MAY BEGIN TO EXPERIENCE 
  FLOODING. BUSINESSES ALONG THE RIVER SHOULD TAKE THE NECESSARY 
  ACTIONS TO PROTECT PROPERTY.

$$

MAC017-021-100356-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0022.080310T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/DOVM3.1.ER.080310T0600Z.080311T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1157 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...THE FLOOD WARNING 
CONTINUES FOR
  THE CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER.
* FROM AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 10 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 4.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE AFTER MIDNIGHT 
  TOMORROW AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 5.2 FEET BY TOMORROW EVENING.
  ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 5.0 FEET...PEOPLE LIVING ALONG THE CHARLES RIVER SHOULD PREPARE 
  FOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.  SUSCEPTIBLE 
  LOCATIONS INCLUDE LOW LYING AREAS ALONG FISHER STREET IN NEEDHAM 
  AND A SMALL AREA ON THE SOUTH NATICK AND WELLESLEY LINE ALONG RIVER
  STREET.

$$

RIC003-007-100356-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-080310T0600Z/
/CRAR1.1.ER.080309T0345Z.080309T0915Z.080310T0000Z.NO/
1157 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...THE FLOOD WARNING 
CONTINUES FOR
  THE PAWTUXET RIVER AT CRANSTON.
* AT 10 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.1 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THIS 
  EVENING.
* AT 9.0 FEET...MINOR LOWLAND FLOODING WILL OCCUR ALONG THE RIVER AS 
  IT FLOWS THROUGH WARWICK AND CRANSTON.

$$

CTC003-007-100356-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0020.080310T0430Z-000000T0000Z/
/MDDC3.1.ER.080310T0430Z.080311T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1157 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT MIDDLETOWN.
* FROM AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 11 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.7 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT 
  TOMORROW AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 10.2 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 11.0 FEET...FLOODING CLOSES MOST OF MEADOW ROAD/RT 17A IN THE 
  GILDERSLEEVE SECTION OF PORTLAND.  FLOODING IMPACTS THE MIDDLETOWN 
  MARINA AND MEADOW FARMS.  IN CROMWELL...PORTIONS OF RIVER ROAD WILL
  BE CLOSED. IN ROCKY HILL...PARTS OF MEADOW ROAD WILL BE IMPASSABLE 
  FOR A TIME. FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIVER SOUTHWARD THROUGH 
  ESSEX.

$$

MAC017-027-100356-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MAYM3.1.ER.080308T2215Z.080310T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1157 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ASSABET RIVER AT MAYNARD.
* AT 09 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.6 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 5.9 FEET BY THIS EVENING.  
* AT 6.0 FEET...FLOODING IS LIKELY IN LOW LYING SECTIONS ALONG THE 
  RIVER INCLUDING PORTIONS OF MAYNARD...HUDSON AND CONCORD.  WATER 
  MAY APPROACH HOMES ALONG THE RIVER AND MAY FORCE SEVERAL LOCALIZED 
  ROAD CLOSURES.

$$

MAC017-100356-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SAXM3.1.ER.080308T2350Z.080310T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1157 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SUDBURY RIVER AT SAXONVILLE.
* AT 10 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.6 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.8 FEET AFTER MIDNIGHT 
  TOMORROW.
* AT 11.0 FEET...FLOODING WILL AFFECT PORTIONS OF SHORE ROAD AND 
  PELHAM ISLAND ROAD THROUGH WAYLAND IN THE VICINITY OF HEARDS POND.
  OTHER LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE RIVER WILL EXPERIENCE FLOODING.

$$

MAC017-100356-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0023.080309T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCNM3.1.ER.080309T1800Z.080309T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1157 AM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONCORD RIVER AT LOWELL.
* FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 09 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.9 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON 
  AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 8.0 FEET BY THIS AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL
  RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 8.0 FEET...LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE CONCORD RIVER WILL BE 
  FLOODED.  THE AREA MOST PRONE TO FLOODING IS A SMALL SECTION OF 
  BILLERICA ALONG ELSIE AVENUE OFF RIVER STREET.

$$
000 
WGUS81 KBOX 092221
FLSBOX


FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
621 PM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008



...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...

  PAWTUXET RIVER AT CRANSTON AFFECTING KENT AND PROVIDENCE COUNTIES

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  BLACKSTONE RIVER AT WOONSOCKET AFFECTING WORCESTER AND PROVIDENCE 
  COUNTIES 
  CONNECTICUT RIVER AT HARTFORD AFFECTING HARTFORD AND MIDDLESEX 
  COUNTIES
  CONNECTICUT RIVER AT MIDDLETOWN AFFECTING HARTFORD AND MIDDLESEX 
  COUNTIES
  FARMINGTON RIVER AT SIMSBURY AFFECTING HARTFORD COUNTY
  ASSABET RIVER AT MAYNARD AFFECTING MIDDLESEX AND WORCESTER 
  COUNTIES
  NASHUA RIVER AT EAST PEPPERELL AFFECTING MIDDLESEX...WORCESTER AND
  HILLSBOROUGH COUNTIES
  SUDBURY RIVER AT SAXONVILLE AFFECTING MIDDLESEX COUNTY
  CONCORD RIVER AT LOWELL AFFECTING MIDDLESEX COUNTY
  CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER AFFECTING MIDDLESEX AND NORFOLK COUNTIES

MOST RIVERS THAT ARE STILL IN FLOOD ARE RECEDING OR ARE IN THE
PROCESS OF CRESTING.  THE NASHUA RIVER AT EAST PEPPERELL IS FORECAST
TO CREST MONDAY MORNING.  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT HARTFORD AND
MIDDLETOWN WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE TONIGHT...AND WILL CREST
LATER MONDAY OR EARLY TUESDAY.

THE PAWTUXET RIVER AT CRANSTON HAS FALLEN BELOW FLOOD STAGE AND IS
FORECAST TO CONTINUE TO RECEDE.
 
A FLOOD STATEMENT PROVIDING THE LATEST INFORMATION IN THIS FLOOD 
EVENT WILL BE ISSUED WITHIN THE NEXT 8 HOURS...OR EARLIER IF NEEDED.

DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY NEAR SWOLLEN RIVERS...STREAMS OR 
CULVERTS.  SWIFTLY MOVING WATER CAN POSE AN IMMINENT THREAT TO LIFE.


RIC003-007-092251-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-080310T0600Z/
/CRAR1.1.ER.080309T0345Z.080309T0915Z.080309T1552Z.NO/
621 PM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE PAWTUXET RIVER AT CRANSTON.
* AT 05PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.7 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* AT 9.0 FEET...MINOR LOWLAND FLOODING WILL OCCUR ALONG THE RIVER AS 
  IT FLOWS THROUGH WARWICK AND CRANSTON.

$$

MAC027-RIC007-100502-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-080310T0502Z/
/WOOR1.1.ER.080309T1515Z.080309T2130Z.080309T2302Z.NO/
621 PM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

...FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BLACKSTONE RIVER AT WOONSOCKET.
* AT 05PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.1 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THIS 
  EVENING.
* AT 9.0 FEET...FLOODING MAY BEGIN TO AFFECT THE LOWER PARKING AREA 
  TO THE ALBION MILL APARTMENTS. LOWER LYING RESIDENTIAL AREAS ALONG 
  THE RHODE ISLAND - MASSACHUSETTS LINE MAY BEGIN TO EXPERIENCE 
  FLOODING. BUSINESSES ALONG THE RIVER SHOULD TAKE THE NECESSARY 
  ACTIONS TO PROTECT PROPERTY.

$$

CTC003-007-101021-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0019.080310T0030Z-080312T1700Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.080310T0030Z.080310T1600Z.080311T1700Z.NO/
621 PM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT HARTFORD.
* FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 05PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.4 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING AND
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 17.6 FEET BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON. THE
  RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* AT 18.0 FEET...FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS BELOW HARTFORD IS 
  EXPECTED...ESPECIALLY IN AREAS THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF LEVEE 
  PROTECTION.  FLOODING ALSO AFFECTS LOW LYING AREAS UPSTREAM OF 
  HARTFORD...INCLUDING A PORTION OF WINDSOR WHERE THE FARMINGTON 
  RIVER EMPTIES INTO THE CONNECTICUT RIVER.  IN ADDITION...SWIFT 
  RIVER FLOWS MAY DISRUPT SOME CROSS RIVER FERRY SERVICES.

$$

CTC003-007-101021-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0020.080310T0430Z-000000T0000Z/
/MDDC3.1.ER.080310T0430Z.080311T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
621 PM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT MIDDLETOWN.
* FROM AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 05PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.2 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT 
  TOMORROW AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 10.2 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 11.0 FEET...FLOODING CLOSES MOST OF MEADOW ROAD/RT 17A IN THE 
  GILDERSLEEVE SECTION OF PORTLAND.  FLOODING IMPACTS THE MIDDLETOWN 
  MARINA AND MEADOW FARMS.  IN CROMWELL...PORTIONS OF RIVER ROAD WILL
  BE CLOSED. IN ROCKY HILL...PARTS OF MEADOW ROAD WILL BE IMPASSABLE 
  FOR A TIME. FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIVER SOUTHWARD THROUGH 
  ESSEX.

$$

CTC003-101021-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-080311T0651Z/
/SIMC3.1.ER.080309T1145Z.080309T2131Z.080310T1251Z.NO/
621 PM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FARMINGTON RIVER AT SIMSBURY.
* AT 05PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW 
  MORNING.
* AT 13.0 FEET...FLOODING AFFECTS OLD FARMS AND TOLLISTON ROADS IN 
  AVON...MEADOW ROAD IN FARMINGTON...AND NOD ...RIVERSIDE...AND 
  TERRYS PLAIN ROADS IN SIMSBURY. ROUTE 315 IN SIMSBURY IS ALSO 
  IMPACTED. FLOODING SPREADS INTO PLANTATION COUNTRY CLUB AND 
  ADJOINING TOWN FARM ROAD IN SIMSBURY.  ALSO...FLOODING WILL 
  APPROACH THE PAINE BOATHOUSE.

$$

MAC017-027-101020-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MAYM3.1.ER.080308T2215Z.080310T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
621 PM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ASSABET RIVER AT MAYNARD.
* AT 05PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.7 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 5.9 FEET BY THIS EVENING.  
  ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 5.9 FEET BY THIS EVENING 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 6.0 FEET...FLOODING IS LIKELY IN LOW LYING SECTIONS ALONG THE 
  RIVER INCLUDING PORTIONS OF MAYNARD...HUDSON AND CONCORD.  WATER 
  MAY APPROACH HOMES ALONG THE RIVER AND MAY FORCE SEVERAL LOCALIZED 
  ROAD CLOSURES.

$$

MAC017-027-NHC011-101020-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-080311T1600Z/
/DNSM3.1.ER.080309T2220Z.080310T1200Z.080311T1000Z.NO/
621 PM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE NASHUA RIVER AT EAST PEPPERELL.
* FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 05PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING AND
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 8.7 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. THE RIVER 
  WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 9.0 FEET...FLOODING WILL IMPACT A PORTION OF ROUTE 119 ENTERING 
  PEPPERELL...AND WILL CONTINUE IN LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.

$$

MAC017-101020-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SAXM3.1.ER.080308T2350Z.080310T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
621 PM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SUDBURY RIVER AT SAXONVILLE.
* AT 05PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.8 FEET BY AFTER MIDNIGHT 
  TOMORROW.  ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.8 FEET BY AFTER MIDNIGHT 
  TOMORROW THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* AT 11.0 FEET...FLOODING WILL AFFECT PORTIONS OF SHORE ROAD AND 
  PELHAM ISLAND ROAD THROUGH WAYLAND IN THE VICINITY OF HEARDS POND.
  OTHER LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE RIVER WILL EXPERIENCE FLOODING.

$$

MAC017-101020-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCNM3.1.ER.080310T0000Z.080310T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
621 PM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONCORD RIVER AT LOWELL.
* FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 05PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.0 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REMAIN NEAR FLOOD STAGE THROUGH MONDAY
  MORNING
* AT 8.0 FEET...LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE CONCORD RIVER WILL BE 
  FLOODED.  THE AREA MOST PRONE TO FLOODING IS A SMALL SECTION OF 
  BILLERICA ALONG ELSIE AVENUE OFF RIVER STREET.

$$

MAC017-021-101020-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0022.080310T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/DOVM3.1.ER.080310T0600Z.080311T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
621 PM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER.
* FROM AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 05PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 4.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT 
  TOMORROW AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 5.2 FEET BY TOMORROW EVENING.
  ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 5.0 FEET...PEOPLE LIVING ALONG THE CHARLES RIVER SHOULD PREPARE 
  FOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.  SUSCEPTIBLE 
  LOCATIONS INCLUDE LOW LYING AREAS ALONG FISHER STREET IN NEEDHAM 
  AND A SMALL AREA ON THE SOUTH NATICK AND WELLESLEY LINE ALONG RIVER
  STREET.

$$
000 
WGUS81 KBOX 092334
FLSBOX


FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
734 PM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008



...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  NASHUA RIVER AT EAST PEPPERELL AFFECTING MIDDLESEX...WORCESTER AND 
  HILLSBOROUGH COUNTIES 
  SUDBURY RIVER AT SAXONVILLE AFFECTING MIDDLESEX COUNTY 
  BLACKSTONE RIVER AT WOONSOCKET AFFECTING WORCESTER AND PROVIDENCE 
  COUNTIES 
  CONNECTICUT RIVER AT HARTFORD AFFECTING HARTFORD AND MIDDLESEX 
  COUNTIES
  CONNECTICUT RIVER AT MIDDLETOWN AFFECTING HARTFORD AND MIDDLESEX 
  COUNTIES
  FARMINGTON RIVER AT SIMSBURY AFFECTING HARTFORD COUNTY
  ASSABET RIVER AT MAYNARD AFFECTING MIDDLESEX AND WORCESTER 
  COUNTIES
  CONCORD RIVER AT LOWELL AFFECTING MIDDLESEX COUNTY
  CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER AFFECTING MIDDLESEX AND NORFOLK COUNTIES

MOST RIVERS THAT ARE STILL IN FLOOD ARE RECEDING OR ARE IN THE
PROCESS OF CRESTING.  THE NASHUA RIVER AT EAST PEPPERELL IS FORECAST
TO CREST MONDAY MORNING.  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT HARTFORD AND
MIDDLETOWN WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE TONIGHT...AND WILL CREST
LATER MONDAY OR EARLY TUESDAY.

THE BLACKSTONE RIVER AT WOONSOCKET WAS CRESTING AND WILL FALL BELOW
FLOOD STAGE LATER THIS EVENING.

A FLOOD STATEMENT PROVIDING THE LATEST INFORMATION IN THIS FLOOD 
EVENT WILL BE ISSUED WITHIN THE NEXT 8 HOURS...OR EARLIER IF NEEDED.

DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY NEAR SWOLLEN RIVERS...STREAMS OR 
CULVERTS.  SWIFTLY MOVING WATER CAN POSE AN IMMINENT THREAT TO LIFE.



MAC017-027-NHC011-101134-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-080311T1400Z/
/DNSM3.1.ER.080310T0200Z.080310T1200Z.080311T0800Z.NO/
734 PM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING 
CONTINUES FOR
  THE NASHUA RIVER AT EAST PEPPERELL.
* FROM TONIGHT UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 07PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.9 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE TONIGHT AND 
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 8.6 FEET BY TOMORROW MORNING. THE RIVER 
  WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 9.0 FEET...FLOODING WILL IMPACT A PORTION OF ROUTE 119 ENTERING 
  PEPPERELL...AND WILL CONTINUE IN LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.

$$

MAC017-101134-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080311T1200Z/
/SAXM3.1.ER.080308T2350Z.080309T1500Z.080311T0600Z.NO/
734 PM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING 
CONTINUES FOR
  THE SUDBURY RIVER AT SAXONVILLE.
* AT 06PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY 
  TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 10.0 FEET...FLOODING WILL AFFECT LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE RIVER
  IN WAYLAND...INCLUDING A PORTION OF SHORE ROAD AND PELHAM ISLAND 
  ISLAND ROAD NEAR HEARDS POND.

$$

MAC027-RIC007-100600-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-080310T0600Z/
/WOOR1.1.ER.080309T1515Z.080309T2130Z.080310T0000Z.NO/
734 PM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...THE FLOOD WARNING 
CONTINUES FOR
  THE BLACKSTONE RIVER AT WOONSOCKET.
* AT 06PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.1 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER WILL FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS EVENING.
* AT 9.0 FEET...FLOODING MAY BEGIN TO AFFECT THE LOWER PARKING AREA 
  TO THE ALBION MILL APARTMENTS. LOWER LYING RESIDENTIAL AREAS ALONG 
  THE RHODE ISLAND - MASSACHUSETTS LINE MAY BEGIN TO EXPERIENCE 
  FLOODING. BUSINESSES ALONG THE RIVER SHOULD TAKE THE NECESSARY 
  ACTIONS TO PROTECT PROPERTY.

$$

CTC003-007-101133-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0019.080310T0030Z-080312T1700Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.080310T0030Z.080310T1600Z.080311T1700Z.NO/
734 PM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT HARTFORD.
* FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 06PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.6 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE TONIGHT AND
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 17.6 FEET BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON. THE
  RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TUESDAY EARLY AFTERNOON.
* AT 18.0 FEET...FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS BELOW HARTFORD IS 
  EXPECTED...ESPECIALLY IN AREAS THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF LEVEE 
  PROTECTION.  FLOODING ALSO AFFECTS LOW LYING AREAS UPSTREAM OF 
  HARTFORD...INCLUDING A PORTION OF WINDSOR WHERE THE FARMINGTON 
  RIVER EMPTIES INTO THE CONNECTICUT RIVER.  IN ADDITION...SWIFT 
  RIVER FLOWS MAY DISRUPT SOME CROSS RIVER FERRY SERVICES.

$$

CTC003-007-101133-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0020.080310T0430Z-000000T0000Z/
/MDDC3.1.ER.080310T0430Z.080311T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
734 PM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT MIDDLETOWN.
* FROM AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 07PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.4 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT 
  TOMORROW AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 10.2 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 11.0 FEET...FLOODING CLOSES MOST OF MEADOW ROAD/RT 17A IN THE 
  GILDERSLEEVE SECTION OF PORTLAND.  FLOODING IMPACTS THE MIDDLETOWN 
  MARINA AND MEADOW FARMS.  IN CROMWELL...PORTIONS OF RIVER ROAD WILL
  BE CLOSED. IN ROCKY HILL...PARTS OF MEADOW ROAD WILL BE IMPASSABLE 
  FOR A TIME. FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIVER SOUTHWARD THROUGH 
  ESSEX.

$$

CTC003-101133-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-080311T0651Z/
/SIMC3.1.ER.080309T1145Z.080309T2231Z.080310T1251Z.NO/
734 PM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FARMINGTON RIVER AT SIMSBURY.
* AT 06PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.9 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW 
  MORNING.
* AT 13.0 FEET...FLOODING AFFECTS OLD FARMS AND TOLLISTON ROADS IN 
  AVON...MEADOW ROAD IN FARMINGTON...AND NOD ...RIVERSIDE...AND 
  TERRYS PLAIN ROADS IN SIMSBURY. ROUTE 315 IN SIMSBURY IS ALSO 
  IMPACTED. FLOODING SPREADS INTO PLANTATION COUNTRY CLUB AND 
  ADJOINING TOWN FARM ROAD IN SIMSBURY.  ALSO...FLOODING WILL 
  APPROACH THE PAINE BOATHOUSE.

$$

MAC017-027-101133-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MAYM3.1.ER.080308T2215Z.080309T1915Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
734 PM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ASSABET RIVER AT MAYNARD.
* AT 05PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.7 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 5.6 FEET BY TOMORROW 
  MORNING.
* AT 6.0 FEET...FLOODING IS LIKELY IN LOW LYING SECTIONS ALONG THE 
  RIVER INCLUDING PORTIONS OF MAYNARD...HUDSON AND CONCORD.  WATER 
  MAY APPROACH HOMES ALONG THE RIVER AND MAY FORCE SEVERAL LOCALIZED 
  ROAD CLOSURES.

$$

MAC017-101133-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCNM3.1.ER.080310T0000Z.080310T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
734 PM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONCORD RIVER AT LOWELL.
* FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 05PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.0 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO REMAIN NEAR FLOOD STAGE THROUGH MONDAY.
* AT 8.0 FEET...LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE CONCORD RIVER WILL BE 
  FLOODED.  THE AREA MOST PRONE TO FLOODING IS A SMALL SECTION OF 
  BILLERICA ALONG ELSIE AVENUE OFF RIVER STREET.

$$

MAC017-021-101133-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0022.080310T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/DOVM3.1.ER.080310T0600Z.080311T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
734 PM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER.
* FROM AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 06PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 4.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT 
  TOMORROW AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 5.2 FEET BY TOMORROW EVENING.
  ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 5.0 FEET...PEOPLE LIVING ALONG THE CHARLES RIVER SHOULD PREPARE 
  FOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.  SUSCEPTIBLE 
  LOCATIONS INCLUDE LOW LYING AREAS ALONG FISHER STREET IN NEEDHAM 
  AND A SMALL AREA ON THE SOUTH NATICK AND WELLESLEY LINE ALONG RIVER
  STREET.

$$

KJC
000 
WGUS81 KBOX 100203
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1003 PM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...

  BLACKSTONE RIVER AT WOONSOCKET AFFECTING WORCESTER AND PROVIDENCE 
  COUNTIES

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
  CONNECTICUT RIVER AT HARTFORD AFFECTING HARTFORD AND MIDDLESEX 
  COUNTIES
  CONNECTICUT RIVER AT MIDDLETOWN AFFECTING HARTFORD AND MIDDLESEX 
  COUNTIES
  FARMINGTON RIVER AT SIMSBURY AFFECTING HARTFORD COUNTY
  ASSABET RIVER AT MAYNARD AFFECTING MIDDLESEX AND WORCESTER 
  COUNTIES
  NASHUA RIVER AT EAST PEPPERELL AFFECTING MIDDLESEX...WORCESTER AND
  HILLSBOROUGH COUNTIES
  SUDBURY RIVER AT SAXONVILLE AFFECTING MIDDLESEX COUNTY
  CONCORD RIVER AT LOWELL AFFECTING MIDDLESEX COUNTY
  CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER AFFECTING MIDDLESEX AND NORFOLK COUNTIES


MOST RIVERS THAT ARE STILL IN FLOOD ARE RECEDING OR ARE IN THE
PROCESS OF CRESTING.  THE NASHUA RIVER AT EAST PEPPERELL IS FORECAST
TO CREST MONDAY MORNING.  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT HARTFORD AND
MIDDLETOWN WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE TONIGHT...AND WILL CREST
LATER MONDAY OR EARLY TUESDAY.

THE BLACKSTONE RIVER AT WOONSOCKET HAS FALLEN BELOW AS OF 945 PM.
THEREFORE THE RIVER FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELED.

OTHER THAN SCATTERED LIGHT RAIN AND SNOW SHOWERS TUESDAY NIGHT INTO
WEDNESDAY...MOST OF THE UPCOMING WORK WEEK APPEARS DRY. IN
ADDITION...TEMPERATURES AT OR BELOW NORMAL THIS WEEK WILL LIMIT SNOW
MELT AND ASSOCIATED RUNOFF ACROSS THE HEADWATERS OF NORTHERN
MASSACHUSETTS AND NEARBY SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE. BOTH OF THESE
FACTORS WILL ALLOW RIVERS AND STREAMS TO STEADILY RECEDE THIS WEEK. 

A FLOOD STATEMENT PROVIDING THE LATEST INFORMATION IN THIS FLOOD 
EVENT WILL BE ISSUED WITHIN THE NEXT 8 HOURS...OR EARLIER IF NEEDED.

DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY NEAR SWOLLEN RIVERS...STREAMS OR 
CULVERTS.  SWIFTLY MOVING WATER CAN POSE AN IMMINENT THREAT TO LIFE.

A FLOOD STATEMENT PROVIDING THE LATEST INFORMATION IN THIS FLOOD 
EVENT WILL BE ISSUED WITHIN THE NEXT 8 HOURS...OR EARLIER IF NEEDED.

DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY NEAR SWOLLEN RIVERS...STREAMS OR 
CULVERTS.  SWIFTLY MOVING WATER CAN POSE AN IMMINENT THREAT TO LIFE.



MAC027-RIC007-100233-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-080310T0600Z/
/WOOR1.1.ER.080309T1515Z.080309T2130Z.080310T0059Z.NO/
1003 PM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE BLACKSTONE RIVER AT WOONSOCKET.
* AT 9PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.9 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FLOOD WATERS WILL BEGIN TO RECEDE BACK INTO THE RIVER ACROSS THE      
  LOWER PARKING AREA TO THE ALBION MILL APARTMENTS. 

$$

CTC003-007-101403-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-080312T1700Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.080310T0115Z.080310T1600Z.080311T1700Z.NO/
1003 PM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT HARTFORD.
* AT 9PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 17.6 FEET BY TOMORROW EARLY 
  AFTERNOON. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY EARLY 
  AFTERNOON.
* AT 18.0 FEET...FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS BELOW HARTFORD IS 
  EXPECTED...ESPECIALLY IN AREAS THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF LEVEE 
  PROTECTION.  FLOODING ALSO AFFECTS LOW LYING AREAS UPSTREAM OF 
  HARTFORD...INCLUDING A PORTION OF WINDSOR WHERE THE FARMINGTON 
  RIVER EMPTIES INTO THE CONNECTICUT RIVER.  IN ADDITION...SWIFT 
  RIVER FLOWS MAY DISRUPT SOME CROSS RIVER FERRY SERVICES.

$$

CTC003-007-101403-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0020.080310T0430Z-000000T0000Z/
/MDDC3.1.ER.080310T0430Z.080311T1000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1003 PM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT MIDDLETOWN.
* FROM AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.6 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT 
  TOMORROW AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 10.2 FEET BY TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 11.0 FEET...FLOODING CLOSES MOST OF MEADOW ROAD/RT 17A IN THE 
  GILDERSLEEVE SECTION OF PORTLAND.  FLOODING IMPACTS THE MIDDLETOWN 
  MARINA AND MEADOW FARMS.  IN CROMWELL...PORTIONS OF RIVER ROAD WILL
  BE CLOSED. IN ROCKY HILL...PARTS OF MEADOW ROAD WILL BE IMPASSABLE 
  FOR A TIME. FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIVER SOUTHWARD THROUGH 
  ESSEX.

$$

CTC003-101403-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-080311T0651Z/
/SIMC3.1.ER.080309T1145Z.080310T0130Z.080310T1251Z.NO/
1003 PM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FARMINGTON RIVER AT SIMSBURY.
* AT 9PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW 
  MORNING.
* AT 13.0 FEET...FLOODING AFFECTS OLD FARMS AND TOLLISTON ROADS IN 
  AVON...MEADOW ROAD IN FARMINGTON...AND NOD ...RIVERSIDE...AND 
  TERRYS PLAIN ROADS IN SIMSBURY. ROUTE 315 IN SIMSBURY IS ALSO 
  IMPACTED. FLOODING SPREADS INTO PLANTATION COUNTRY CLUB AND 
  ADJOINING TOWN FARM ROAD IN SIMSBURY.  ALSO...FLOODING WILL 
  APPROACH THE PAINE BOATHOUSE.

$$

MAC017-027-101402-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MAYM3.1.ER.080308T2215Z.080309T1915Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1003 PM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ASSABET RIVER AT MAYNARD.
* AT 9PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.8 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 5.3 FEET BY TUESDAY 
  MORNING.
* AT 6.0 FEET...FLOODING IS LIKELY IN LOW LYING SECTIONS ALONG THE 
  RIVER INCLUDING PORTIONS OF MAYNARD...HUDSON AND CONCORD.  WATER 
  MAY APPROACH HOMES ALONG THE RIVER AND MAY FORCE SEVERAL LOCALIZED 
  ROAD CLOSURES.

$$

MAC017-027-NHC011-101402-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-080311T1400Z/
/DNSM3.1.ER.080310T0115Z.080310T1200Z.080311T0800Z.NO/
1003 PM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE NASHUA RIVER AT EAST PEPPERELL.
* AT 9PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 8.6 FEET BY TOMORROW 
  MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 9.0 FEET...FLOODING WILL IMPACT A PORTION OF ROUTE 119 ENTERING 
  PEPPERELL...AND WILL CONTINUE IN LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.

$$

MAC017-101402-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080311T1200Z/
/SAXM3.1.ER.080308T2350Z.080309T1500Z.080311T0600Z.NO/
1003 PM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SUDBURY RIVER AT SAXONVILLE.
* AT 9PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY EARLY 
  TUESDAY MORNING.
* AT 10.0 FEET...FLOODING WILL AFFECT LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE RIVER
  IN WAYLAND...INCLUDING A PORTION OF SHORE ROAD AND PELHAM ISLAND 
  ISLAND ROAD NEAR HEARDS POND.

$$

MAC017-101402-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCNM3.1.ER.080310T0600Z.080310T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1003 PM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONCORD RIVER AT LOWELL.
* FROM AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.0 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT 
  TOMORROW. ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 8.0 FEET...LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE CONCORD RIVER WILL BE 
  FLOODED.  THE AREA MOST PRONE TO FLOODING IS A SMALL SECTION OF 
  BILLERICA ALONG ELSIE AVENUE OFF RIVER STREET.

$$

MAC017-021-101402-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0022.080310T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/DOVM3.1.ER.080310T0600Z.080311T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1003 PM EDT SUN MAR 09 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER.
* FROM AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 9PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 4.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY AFTER MIDNIGHT 
  TOMORROW AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 5.2 FEET BY TOMORROW EVENING.
  ADDITIONAL RISES ARE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 5.0 FEET...PEOPLE LIVING ALONG THE CHARLES RIVER SHOULD PREPARE 
  FOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.  SUSCEPTIBLE 
  LOCATIONS INCLUDE LOW LYING AREAS ALONG FISHER STREET IN NEEDHAM 
  AND A SMALL AREA ON THE SOUTH NATICK AND WELLESLEY LINE ALONG RIVER
  STREET.

$$
000 
WGUS81 KBOX 100936
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
536 AM EDT MON MAR 10 2008

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS...
 
  CONNECTICUT RIVER AT HARTFORD AFFECTING HARTFORD AND MIDDLESEX 
  COUNTIES 
  FARMINGTON RIVER AT SIMSBURY AFFECTING HARTFORD COUNTY 
  ASSABET RIVER AT MAYNARD AFFECTING MIDDLESEX AND WORCESTER COUNTIES 
  NASHUA RIVER AT EAST PEPPERELL AFFECTING MIDDLESEX...WORCESTER AND 
  HILLSBOROUGH COUNTIES 
  SUDBURY RIVER AT SAXONVILLE AFFECTING MIDDLESEX COUNTY 
  CONNECTICUT RIVER AT MIDDLETOWN AFFECTING HARTFORD AND MIDDLESEX 
  COUNTIES
  CONCORD RIVER AT LOWELL AFFECTING MIDDLESEX COUNTY
  CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER AFFECTING MIDDLESEX AND NORFOLK COUNTIES

MOST RIVERS THAT ARE STILL IN FLOOD ARE RECEDING OR ARE IN THE
PROCESS OF CRESTING.  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT HARTFORD AND
MIDDLETOWN WILL RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE TONIGHT...AND WILL CREST
EARLY TUESDAY.

OTHER THAN SCATTERED LIGHT RAIN AND SNOW SHOWERS TUESDAY NIGHT INTO
WEDNESDAY...MOST OF THE WORK WEEK APPEARS DRY. IN ADDITION... 
TEMPERATURES AT OR BELOW NORMAL THIS WEEK WILL LIMIT SNOW MELT AND 
ASSOCIATED RUNOFF ACROSS THE HEADWATERS OF NORTHERN MASSACHUSETTS 
AND NEARBY SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE. BOTH OF THESE FACTORS WILL ALLOW 
RIVERS AND STREAMS TO STEADILY RECEDE THIS WEEK. 

A FLOOD STATEMENT PROVIDING THE LATEST INFORMATION IN THIS FLOOD 
EVENT WILL BE ISSUED WITHIN THE NEXT 8 HOURS...OR EARLIER IF NEEDED.

DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY NEAR SWOLLEN RIVERS...STREAMS OR 
CULVERTS.  SWIFTLY MOVING WATER CAN POSE AN IMMINENT THREAT TO LIFE.

CTC003-007-102136-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-080313T1100Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.080310T0115Z.080311T0100Z.080312T1100Z.NO/
536 AM EDT MON MAR 10 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING FOR
  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT HARTFORD.
* AT 04 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.9 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.0 FEET BY TONIGHT. THE 
  RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* AT 18.0 FEET...FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS BELOW HARTFORD IS 
  EXPECTED...ESPECIALLY IN AREAS THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF LEVEE 
  PROTECTION.  FLOODING ALSO AFFECTS LOW LYING AREAS UPSTREAM OF 
  HARTFORD...INCLUDING A PORTION OF WINDSOR WHERE THE FARMINGTON 
  RIVER EMPTIES INTO THE CONNECTICUT RIVER.  IN ADDITION...SWIFT 
  RIVER FLOWS MAY DISRUPT SOME CROSS RIVER FERRY SERVICES.

$$

CTC003-102135-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-080311T1312Z/
/SIMC3.1.ER.080309T1145Z.080310T0545Z.080310T1912Z.NO/
536 AM EDT MON MAR 10 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING FOR
  THE FARMINGTON RIVER AT SIMSBURY.
* AT 04 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS 
  AFTERNOON.
* AT 13.0 FEET...FLOODING AFFECTS OLD FARMS AND TOLLISTON ROADS IN 
  AVON...MEADOW ROAD IN FARMINGTON...AND NOD ...RIVERSIDE...AND 
  TERRYS PLAIN ROADS IN SIMSBURY. ROUTE 315 IN SIMSBURY IS ALSO 
  IMPACTED. FLOODING SPREADS INTO PLANTATION COUNTRY CLUB AND 
  ADJOINING TOWN FARM ROAD IN SIMSBURY.  ALSO...FLOODING WILL 
  APPROACH THE PAINE BOATHOUSE.

$$

MAC017-027-102135-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-080312T0600Z/
/MAYM3.1.ER.080308T2215Z.080309T1915Z.080312T0000Z.NO/
536 AM EDT MON MAR 10 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT FOR
  THE ASSABET RIVER AT MAYNARD.
* AT 01 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.7 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW 
  EVENING.
* AT 6.0 FEET...FLOODING IS LIKELY IN LOW LYING SECTIONS ALONG THE 
  RIVER INCLUDING PORTIONS OF MAYNARD...HUDSON AND CONCORD.  WATER 
  MAY APPROACH HOMES ALONG THE RIVER AND MAY FORCE SEVERAL LOCALIZED 
  ROAD CLOSURES.

$$

MAC017-027-NHC011-102135-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-080311T0600Z/
/DNSM3.1.ER.080310T0115Z.080310T1200Z.080311T0000Z.NO/
536 AM EDT MON MAR 10 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE TONIGHT FOR
  THE NASHUA RIVER AT EAST PEPPERELL.
* AT 05 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.3 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 8.5 FEET BY THIS MORNING. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE THIS EVENING.
* AT 9.0 FEET...FLOODING WILL IMPACT A PORTION OF ROUTE 119 ENTERING 
  PEPPERELL...AND WILL CONTINUE IN LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.

$$

MAC017-102135-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080311T0600Z/
/SAXM3.1.ER.080308T2350Z.080309T1500Z.080311T0000Z.NO/
536 AM EDT MON MAR 10 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL LATE TONIGHT FOR
  THE SUDBURY RIVER AT SAXONVILLE.
* AT 04 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.2 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THIS 
  EVENING.
* AT 10.0 FEET...FLOODING WILL AFFECT LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE RIVER
  IN WAYLAND...INCLUDING A PORTION OF SHORE ROAD AND PELHAM ISLAND 
  ISLAND ROAD NEAR HEARDS POND.

$$

CTC003-007-102135-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MDDC3.1.ER.080310T0526Z.080311T0900Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
536 AM EDT MON MAR 10 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT MIDDLETOWN.
* AT 05 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.4 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.3 FEET BY EARLY TOMORROW 
  THEN BEGIN FALLING TOMORROW NIGHT.
* AT 11.0 FEET...FLOODING CLOSES MOST OF MEADOW ROAD/RT 17A IN THE 
  GILDERSLEEVE SECTION OF PORTLAND.  FLOODING IMPACTS THE MIDDLETOWN 
  MARINA AND MEADOW FARMS.  IN CROMWELL...PORTIONS OF RIVER ROAD WILL
  BE CLOSED. IN ROCKY HILL...PARTS OF MEADOW ROAD WILL BE IMPASSABLE 
  FOR A TIME. FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIVER SOUTHWARD THROUGH 
  ESSEX.

$$

MAC017-102135-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCNM3.1.ER.080310T0430Z.080312T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
536 AM EDT MON MAR 10 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONCORD RIVER AT LOWELL.
* AT 01 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 8.1 FEET BY EARLY WEDNESDAY 
  MORNING.  ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* AT 8.0 FEET...LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE CONCORD RIVER WILL BE 
  FLOODED.  THE AREA MOST PRONE TO FLOODING IS A SMALL SECTION OF 
  BILLERICA ALONG ELSIE AVENUE OFF RIVER STREET.

$$

MAC017-021-102135-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DOVM3.1.ER.080310T1800Z.080311T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
536 AM EDT MON MAR 10 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER.
* AT 04 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 4.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON 
  AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 5.1 FEET BY AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW.
* AT 5.0 FEET...PEOPLE LIVING ALONG THE CHARLES RIVER SHOULD PREPARE 
  FOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.  SUSCEPTIBLE 
  LOCATIONS INCLUDE LOW LYING AREAS ALONG FISHER STREET IN NEEDHAM 
  AND A SMALL AREA ON THE SOUTH NATICK AND WELLESLEY LINE ALONG RIVER
  STREET.
000 
WGUS81 KBOX 101705
FLSBOX


FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
105 PM EDT MON MAR 10 2008

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN 
CONNECTICUT...MASSACHUSETTS...
 
  CONNECTICUT RIVER AT HARTFORD AFFECTING HARTFORD AND MIDDLESEX 
  COUNTIES 
  FARMINGTON RIVER AT SIMSBURY AFFECTING HARTFORD COUNTY 
  ASSABET RIVER AT MAYNARD AFFECTING MIDDLESEX AND WORCESTER COUNTIES 
  NASHUA RIVER AT EAST PEPPERELL AFFECTING MIDDLESEX...WORCESTER AND
  HILLSBOROUGH COUNTIES 
  SUDBURY RIVER AT SAXONVILLE AFFECTING MIDDLESEX COUNTY 
  CONNECTICUT RIVER AT MIDDLETOWN AFFECTING HARTFORD AND MIDDLESEX 
  COUNTIES 
  CONCORD RIVER AT LOWELL AFFECTING MIDDLESEX COUNTY 
  CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER AFFECTING MIDDLESEX AND NORFOLK COUNTIES 
  
RIVERS AND STREAMS THAT ARE IN FLOOD ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND HAVE
CRESTED OR ARE NEAR CREST.  THE EXCEPTION TO THIS WAS THE LOWER
CONNECTICUT RIVER...WHICH IS IN FLOOD AND CONTINUES TO RISE. 

A MAINLY DRY WEATHER PATTERN IS FORECAST FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL
DAYS...WHICH WILL ALLOW RIVERS AND STREAMS TO RECOVER FROM THIS
WEEKENDS HEAVY RAINS. 

ANY PRECIPITATION EARLY TUESDAY WILL BE VERY LIGHT AND IN THE FORM OF
LIGHT SNOW OR FLURRIES. IN ADDITION...TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED TO
BE AT OR BELOW NORMAL. THIS WILL LIMIT ANY SNOW MELT ACROSS THE
HEADWATERS OVER NORTHERN MASSACHUSETTS AND SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
THIS WILL LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF RUNOFF FROM SNOW MELT CONTRIBUTION. 

A FLOOD STATEMENT PROVIDING THE LATEST INFORMATION IN THIS FLOOD 
EVENT WILL BE ISSUED WITHIN THE NEXT 8 HOURS...OR EARLIER IF NEEDED.

DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY NEAR SWOLLEN RIVERS...STREAMS OR 
CULVERTS.  SWIFTLY MOVING WATER CAN POSE AN IMMINENT THREAT TO LIFE.

CTC003-007-110505-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-080313T1400Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.080310T0115Z.080311T0400Z.080312T1400Z.NO/
105 PM EDT MON MAR 10 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING 
CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT HARTFORD.
* UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 12:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.6 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.3 FEET BY 
  AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE LATE
  WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 18.0 FEET...FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS BELOW HARTFORD 
  IS EXPECTED...ESPECIALLY IN AREAS THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF LEVEE 
  PROTECTION.  FLOODING ALSO AFFECTS LOW LYING AREAS UPSTREAM OF 
  HARTFORD...INCLUDING A PORTION OF WINDSOR WHERE THE FARMINGTON 
  RIVER EMPTIES INTO THE CONNECTICUT RIVER.  IN ADDITION...SWIFT 
  RIVER FLOWS MAY DISRUPT SOME CROSS RIVER FERRY SERVICES.

$$

CTC003-110505-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-080312T0000Z/
/SIMC3.1.ER.080309T1145Z.080310T0545Z.080311T0600Z.NO/
105 PM EDT MON MAR 10 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING...THE FLOOD WARNING 
CONTINUES FOR
  THE FARMINGTON RIVER AT SIMSBURY.
* UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 12:31 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW.
* IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET...FLOODING AFFECTS OLD FARMS AND TOLLISTON 
  ROADS IN AVON...MEADOW ROAD IN FARMINGTON...AND NOD...RIVERSIDE...
  AND TERRYS PLAIN ROADS IN SIMSBURY. ROUTE 315 IN SIMSBURY IS ALSO 
  IMPACTED. FLOODING SPREADS INTO PLANTATION COUNTRY CLUB AND 
  ADJOINING TOWN FARM ROAD IN SIMSBURY.  ALSO...FLOODING WILL 
  APPROACH THE PAINE BOATHOUSE.

$$

MAC017-027-110505-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-080312T0000Z/
/MAYM3.1.ER.080308T2215Z.080309T1915Z.080311T1800Z.NO/
105 PM EDT MON MAR 10 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ASSABET RIVER AT MAYNARD.
* UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 10:00 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.7 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 6.0 FEET...FLOODING IS LIKELY IN LOW LYING SECTIONS 
  ALONG THE RIVER INCLUDING PORTIONS OF MAYNARD...HUDSON AND CONCORD.
  WATER MAY APPROACH HOMES ALONG THE RIVER AND MAY FORCE SEVERAL 
  LOCALIZED ROAD CLOSURES.

$$

MAC017-110000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080311T0000Z/
/SAXM3.1.ER.080308T2350Z.080309T1500Z.080310T1800Z.NO/
105 PM EDT MON MAR 10 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE SUDBURY RIVER AT SAXONVILLE.
* UNTIL THIS EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 12:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE  
  LATE THIS AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 10.0 FEET...FLOODING WILL AFFECT LOW LYING AREAS ALONG 
  THE RIVER IN WAYLAND...INCLUDING A PORTION OF SHORE ROAD AND PELHAM
  ISLAND ISLAND ROAD NEAR HEARDS POND.

$$

MAC017-021-110505-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-080312T2000Z/
/DOVM3.1.ER.080310T1800Z.080311T0600Z.080312T1200Z.NO/
105 PM EDT MON MAR 10 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 12:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 4.9 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO
  RISE TO NEAR 5.1 FEET AFTER MIDNIGHT. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW
  FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 5.0 FEET...PEOPLE LIVING ALONG THE CHARLES RIVER SHOULD 
  PREPARE FOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.  
  SUSCEPTIBLE LOCATIONS INCLUDE LOW LYING AREAS ALONG FISHER STREET 
  IN NEEDHAM AND A SMALL AREA ON THE SOUTH NATICK AND WELLESLEY LINE 
  ALONG RIVER STREET.

$$

CTC003-007-110505-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MDDC3.1.ER.080310T0526Z.080311T2000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
105 PM EDT MON MAR 10 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT MIDDLETOWN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 12:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.8 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 11.0 FEET...FLOODING CLOSES MOST OF MEADOW ROAD/RT 17A 
  IN THE GILDERSLEEVE SECTION OF PORTLAND.  FLOODING IMPACTS THE 
  MIDDLETOWN MARINA AND MEADOW FARMS.  IN CROMWELL...PORTIONS OF 
  RIVER ROAD WILL BE CLOSED. IN ROCKY HILL...PARTS OF MEADOW ROAD 
  WILL BE IMPASSABLE FOR A TIME. FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIVER 
  SOUTHWARD THROUGH ESSEX.

$$

MAC017-027-NHC011-110504-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-080311T0600Z/
/DNSM3.1.ER.080310T0115Z.080310T1530Z.080311T0000Z.NO/
105 PM EDT MON MAR 10 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE NASHUA RIVER AT EAST PEPPERELL.
* UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 12:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.4 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  THIS EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 8.0 FEET...MINOR LOWLAND FLOODING IS LIKELY ALONG THE 
  RIVER FROM EAST PEPPERELL DOWNSTREAM THROUGH HOLLIS.

$$

MAC017-110504-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCNM3.1.ER.080310T0430Z.080312T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
105 PM EDT MON MAR 10 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONCORD RIVER AT LOWELL.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 11:46 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.1 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 8.1 FEET BY 
  TOMORROW EVENING.  ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 8.0 FEET...LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE CONCORD RIVER WILL 
  BE FLOODED.  THE AREA MOST PRONE TO FLOODING IS A SMALL SECTION OF 
  BILLERICA ALONG ELSIE AVENUE OFF RIVER STREET.

$$
000 
WGUS81 KBOX 110029
FLSBOX


FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
829 PM EDT MON MAR 10 2008

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN 
CONNECTICUT...MASSACHUSETTS...NEW HAMPSHIRE...
 
  FARMINGTON RIVER AT SIMSBURY AFFECTING HARTFORD COUNTY 
  NASHUA RIVER AT EAST PEPPERELL AFFECTING MIDDLESEX...WORCESTER AND 
  HILLSBOROUGH COUNTIES 

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN 
CONNECTICUT...MASSACHUSETTS..
  CONNECTICUT RIVER AT HARTFORD AFFECTING HARTFORD AND MIDDLESEX 
  COUNTIES 
  CONNECTICUT RIVER AT MIDDLETOWN AFFECTING HARTFORD AND MIDDLESEX 
  COUNTIES 
  ASSABET RIVER AT MAYNARD AFFECTING MIDDLESEX AND WORCESTER 
  COUNTIES 
  CONCORD RIVER AT LOWELL AFFECTING MIDDLESEX COUNTY 
  CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER AFFECTING MIDDLESEX AND NORFOLK COUNTIES 

RIVERS AND STREAMS THAT ARE IN FLOOD ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND HAVE
CRESTED OR ARE NEAR CREST.  THE EXCEPTION TO THIS WAS THE LOWER
CONNECTICUT RIVER...WHICH IS IN FLOOD AND CONTINUES TO RISE. 

A MAINLY DRY WEATHER PATTERN IS FORECAST FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL
DAYS...WHICH WILL ALLOW RIVERS AND STREAMS TO RECOVER FROM THIS
WEEKENDS HEAVY RAINS. 

ANY PRECIPITATION EARLY TUESDAY WILL BE VERY LIGHT AND IN THE FORM OF
LIGHT SNOW OR FLURRIES. IN ADDITION...TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED TO
BE AT OR BELOW NORMAL. THIS WILL LIMIT ANY SNOW MELT ACROSS THE
HEADWATERS OVER NORTHERN MASSACHUSETTS AND SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
THIS WILL LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF RUNOFF FROM SNOW MELT CONTRIBUTION. 

A FLOOD STATEMENT PROVIDING THE LATEST INFORMATION IN THIS FLOOD 
EVENT WILL BE ISSUED WITHIN THE NEXT 8 HOURS...OR EARLIER IF NEEDED.

DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY NEAR SWOLLEN RIVERS...STREAMS OR 
CULVERTS.  SWIFTLY MOVING WATER CAN POSE AN IMMINENT THREAT TO LIFE.

DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY NEAR SWOLLEN RIVERS...STREAMS OR 
CULVERTS.  SWIFTLY MOVING WATER CAN POSE AN IMMINENT THREAT TO LIFE.

CTC003-111229-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-080311T2341Z/
/SIMC3.1.ER.080309T1145Z.080310T0545Z.080311T0541Z.NO/
829 PM EDT MON MAR 10 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE FARMINGTON RIVER AT SIMSBURY.
* UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 7:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.2 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  AROUND MIDNIGHT.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS ON RIVERSIDE ROAD IN 
  SIMSBURY.  FLOODING ALSO BEGINS ALONG OLD BRIDGE AND DRAKE HILL 
  ROADS.

$$

MAC017-027-NHC011-111227-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-080311T1227Z/
/DNSM3.1.ER.080310T0115Z.080310T1530Z.080311T0627Z.NO/
829 PM EDT MON MAR 10 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING 
CONTINUES FOR
  THE NASHUA RIVER AT EAST PEPPERELL.
* UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 7:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.3 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  AROUND MIDNIGHT.
* IMPACT...AT 8.0 FEET...MINOR LOWLAND FLOODING IS LIKELY ALONG THE 
  RIVER FROM EAST PEPPERELL DOWNSTREAM THROUGH HOLLIS.

$$

CTC003-007-111228-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-080313T1400Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.080310T0115Z.080311T0400Z.080312T1400Z.NO/
829 PM EDT MON MAR 10 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT HARTFORD.
* THROUGH WEDNESDAY...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 8:09 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.1 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 18.3 FEET BY 
  AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE LATE
  WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 18.0 FEET...FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS BELOW HARTFORD 
  IS EXPECTED...ESPECIALLY IN AREAS THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF LEVEE 
  PROTECTION.  FLOODING ALSO AFFECTS LOW LYING AREAS UPSTREAM OF 
  HARTFORD...INCLUDING A PORTION OF WINDSOR WHERE THE FARMINGTON 
  RIVER EMPTIES INTO THE CONNECTICUT RIVER.  IN ADDITION...SWIFT 
  RIVER FLOWS MAY DISRUPT SOME CROSS RIVER FERRY SERVICES.

$$

CTC003-007-111228-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MDDC3.1.ER.080310T0526Z.080311T2000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
829 PM EDT MON MAR 10 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT MIDDLETOWN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 8:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.3 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST
  TO CONTINUE INTO AT LEAST WEDNESDAY EVENING. THE RIVER IS EXPECTED
  TO CREST AROUND 10.5 FEET LATE TUESDAY AFTERNOON. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 11.0 FEET...FLOODING CLOSES MOST OF MEADOW ROAD/RT 17A 
  IN THE GILDERSLEEVE SECTION OF PORTLAND.  FLOODING IMPACTS THE 
  MIDDLETOWN MARINA AND MEADOW FARMS.  IN CROMWELL...PORTIONS OF 
  RIVER ROAD WILL BE CLOSED. IN ROCKY HILL...PARTS OF MEADOW ROAD 
  WILL BE IMPASSABLE FOR A TIME. FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIVER 
  SOUTHWARD THROUGH ESSEX.

$$

MAC017-027-111228-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-080312T0000Z/
/MAYM3.1.ER.080308T2215Z.080309T1915Z.080311T1800Z.NO/
829 PM EDT MON MAR 10 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ASSABET RIVER AT MAYNARD.
* UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 6:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.6 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT...AT 6.0 FEET...FLOODING IS LIKELY IN LOW LYING SECTIONS 
  ALONG THE RIVER INCLUDING PORTIONS OF MAYNARD...HUDSON AND CONCORD.
  WATER MAY APPROACH HOMES ALONG THE RIVER AND MAY FORCE SEVERAL 
  LOCALIZED ROAD CLOSURES.

$$

MAC017-111228-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCNM3.1.ER.080310T0430Z.080311T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
829 PM EDT MON MAR 10 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONCORD RIVER AT LOWELL.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 7:45 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.1 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST WITH
  A CREST AROUND 8.3 FEET TUESDAY MORNING. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 8.0 FEET...LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE CONCORD RIVER WILL 
  BE FLOODED.  THE AREA MOST PRONE TO FLOODING IS A SMALL SECTION OF 
  BILLERICA ALONG ELSIE AVENUE OFF RIVER STREET.

$$

MAC017-021-111228-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-080312T2000Z/
/DOVM3.1.ER.080310T2215Z.080311T0600Z.080312T1200Z.NO/
829 PM EDT MON MAR 10 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 7:45 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 5.3 FEET TUESDAY
  MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY 
  MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 5.0 FEET...PEOPLE LIVING ALONG THE CHARLES RIVER SHOULD 
  PREPARE FOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.  
  SUSCEPTIBLE LOCATIONS INCLUDE LOW LYING AREAS ALONG FISHER STREET 
  IN NEEDHAM AND A SMALL AREA ON THE SOUTH NATICK AND WELLESLEY LINE 
  ALONG RIVER STREET.

$$
000 
WGUS81 KBOX 110937
FLSBOX

FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
537 AM EDT TUE MAR 11 2008


...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN 
CONNECTICUT...MASSACHUSETTS AND NEW HAMPSHIRE...
 
  FARMINGTON RIVER AT SIMSBURY AFFECTING HARTFORD COUNTY
  NASHUA RIVER AT EAST PEPPERELL AFFECTING MIDDLESEX...WORCESTER AND
  HILLSBOROUGH COUNTIES

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN 
CONNECTICUT...MASSACHUSETTS...
 
  CONNECTICUT RIVER AT THOMPSONVILLE AFFECTING HARTFORD AND HAMPDEN 
  COUNTIES 
  CONNECTICUT RIVER AT HARTFORD AFFECTING HARTFORD AND MIDDLESEX 
  COUNTIES 
  ASSABET RIVER AT MAYNARD AFFECTING MIDDLESEX AND WORCESTER COUNTIES 
  CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER AFFECTING MIDDLESEX AND NORFOLK COUNTIES 

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN 
CONNECTICUT...MASSACHUSETTS..
  CONNECTICUT RIVER AT MIDDLETOWN AFFECTING HARTFORD AND MIDDLESEX 
  COUNTIES 
  CONCORD RIVER AT LOWELL AFFECTING MIDDLESEX COUNTY 


RIVERS AND STREAMS THAT ARE IN FLOOD ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND HAVE
CRESTED OR ARE NEAR CREST.  THE EXCEPTION TO THIS WAS THE LOWER
CONNECTICUT RIVER...WHICH IS IN FLOOD AND CONTINUES TO RISE. 

A MAINLY DRY WEATHER PATTERN IS FORECAST FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL
DAYS...WHICH WILL ALLOW RIVERS AND STREAMS TO RECOVER FROM THE HEAVY
RAINS THIS PAST WEEKEND. 

ANY PRECIPITATION THROUGH TONIGHT WILL BE VERY LIGHT...AND IN THE
FORM OF LIGHT SNOW OR FLURRIES. AN ORDERLY SNOWMELT SCENARIO IS
EXPECTED...WITH TEMPERATURES ABOVE FREEZING TODAY AND BELOW FREEZING
TONIGHT.  THIS WILL LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF RUNOFF FROM SNOW MELT
CONTRIBUTION. 

A FLOOD STATEMENT PROVIDING THE LATEST INFORMATION IN THIS FLOOD 
EVENT WILL BE ISSUED WITHIN THE NEXT 8 HOURS...OR EARLIER IF NEEDED.

DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY NEAR SWOLLEN RIVERS...STREAMS OR 
CULVERTS.  SWIFTLY MOVING WATER CAN POSE AN IMMINENT THREAT TO LIFE.


CTC003-111007-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-080311T2341Z/
/SIMC3.1.ER.080309T1145Z.080310T0545Z.080311T0230Z.NO/
537 AM EDT TUE MAR 11 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE FARMINGTON RIVER AT SIMSBURY.
* AT  4:30 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET. 
* THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT 10:30 PM MONDAY.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 8.7 FEET BY TOMORROW 
  MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...FLOODING BEGINS ON RIVERSIDE ROAD IN 
  SIMSBURY.  FLOODING ALSO BEGINS ALONG OLD BRIDGE AND DRAKE HILL 
  ROADS.

$$

MAC017-027-NHC011-111007-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-080311T1227Z/
/DNSM3.1.ER.080310T0115Z.080310T1530Z.080311T0715Z.NO/
537 AM EDT TUE MAR 11 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE NASHUA RIVER AT EAST PEPPERELL.
* AT  4:30 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.9 FEET. 
* THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT  3:15 AM TUESDAY.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 6.5 FEET BY TOMORROW 
  MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 8.0 FEET...MINOR LOWLAND FLOODING IS LIKELY ALONG THE 
  RIVER FROM EAST PEPPERELL DOWNSTREAM THROUGH HOLLIS.

$$

CTC003-MAC013-112137-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-080312T1200Z/
/TMVC3.1.ER.080311T0753Z.080311T0515Z.080311T1200Z.NO/
537 AM EDT TUE MAR 11 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING
CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT THOMPSONVILLE.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  4:40 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.1 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE 
  LATER THIS MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 5.0 FEET...LOWLAND FLOODING WILL BEGIN ALONG THE 
  CONNECTICUT RIVER NEAR THOMPSONVILLE.

$$

CTC003-007-112136-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.080310T0115Z.080311T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
537 AM EDT TUE MAR 11 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...THE FLOOD WARNING 
CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT HARTFORD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  4:30 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.7 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE TODAY...AND IS EXPECTED 
  TO CREST NEAR 19.0 FT THIS AFTERNOON. 
* IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET...FLOODING IS EXPECTED ALONG THE RIVER IN 
  PORTIONS OF WETHERSFIELD...GLASTONBURY...ROCKY HILL AND CROMWELL. 
  THE HIGH WATERS AND SWIFT FLOWS WILL DISRUPT SOME CROSS RIVER FERRY
  SERVICES.  UPSTREAM OF HARTFORD...FLOODING WILL CONTINUE TO AFFECT 
  PORTIONS OF WINDSOR.   IMMEDIATE RIVER ROADS MAY BECOME IMPASSABLE 
  IN ALL OF THESE COMMUNITIES.

$$

MAC017-027-112136-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-080312T1800Z/
/MAYM3.1.ER.080308T2215Z.080309T1915Z.080312T1200Z.NO/
537 AM EDT TUE MAR 11 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD 
WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ASSABET RIVER AT MAYNARD.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  1:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.5 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 5.0 FEET...MINOR LOWLAND AND BACKYARD FLOODING IS
  LIKELY ALONG REACHES OF THE RIVER IN MAYNARD...CONCORD AS WELL AS
  HUDSON.  SEVERAL RIVER ROADS MAY ALSO BECOME COVERED IN WATER.

$$

MAC017-021-112136-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-080312T1400Z/
/DOVM3.1.ER.080310T2215Z.080311T1200Z.080312T0600Z.NO/
537 AM EDT TUE MAR 11 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  4:30 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.1 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 5.1 FEET THIS 
  MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AFTER MIDNIGHT 
  TOMORROW.
* IMPACT...AT 5.0 FEET...PEOPLE LIVING ALONG THE CHARLES RIVER SHOULD 
  PREPARE FOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.  
  SUSCEPTIBLE LOCATIONS INCLUDE LOW LYING AREAS ALONG FISHER STREET 
  IN NEEDHAM AND A SMALL AREA ON THE SOUTH NATICK AND WELLESLEY LINE 
  ALONG RIVER STREET.

$$

CTC003-007-112136-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MDDC3.1.ER.080310T0526Z.080312T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
537 AM EDT TUE MAR 11 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT MIDDLETOWN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  5:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE TODAY...AND IS EXPECTED
  TO CREST NEAR 11.0 FT LATE THIS EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.0 FEET...FLOODING CLOSES MOST OF MEADOW ROAD/RT 17A 
  IN THE GILDERSLEEVE SECTION OF PORTLAND.  FLOODING IMPACTS THE 
  MIDDLETOWN MARINA AND MEADOW FARMS.  IN CROMWELL...PORTIONS OF 
  RIVER ROAD WILL BE CLOSED. IN ROCKY HILL...PARTS OF MEADOW ROAD 
  WILL BE IMPASSABLE FOR A TIME. FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIVER 
  SOUTHWARD THROUGH ESSEX.

$$

MAC017-112136-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCNM3.1.ER.080310T0430Z.080312T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
537 AM EDT TUE MAR 11 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONCORD RIVER AT LOWELL.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  1:45 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.1 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE TODAY...AND IS EXPECTED 
  TO CREST NEAR 8.2 FT LATE THIS EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 8.0 FEET...LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE CONCORD RIVER WILL 
  BE FLOODED.  THE AREA MOST PRONE TO FLOODING IS A SMALL SECTION OF 
  BILLERICA ALONG ELSIE AVENUE OFF RIVER STREET.

$$
000 
WGUS81 KBOX 111351
FLSBOX


FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
951 AM EDT TUE MAR 11 2008



...THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN 
CONNECTICUT...MASSACHUSETTS...
 
  CONNECTICUT RIVER AT THOMPSONVILLE AFFECTING HARTFORD AND HAMPDEN 
  COUNTIES

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN 
CONNECTICUT...MASSACHUSETTS..
  CONNECTICUT RIVER AT HARTFORD AFFECTING HARTFORD AND MIDDLESEX 
  COUNTIES 
  CONNECTICUT RIVER AT MIDDLETOWN AFFECTING HARTFORD AND MIDDLESEX 
  COUNTIES 
  ASSABET RIVER AT MAYNARD AFFECTING MIDDLESEX AND WORCESTER 
  COUNTIES 
  CONCORD RIVER AT LOWELL AFFECTING MIDDLESEX COUNTY 
  CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER AFFECTING MIDDLESEX AND NORFOLK COUNTIES 


DRY WEATHER WILL CONTINUE THROUGH MOST OF TONIGHT BEFORE WE START A
SERIES OF SMALL PRECIPITATION EVENTS THAT MAY ULTIMATELY CULMINATE
IN A LARGER SCALE AND HEAVIER PRECIPITATION EVENT THIS WEEKEND OR
NEXT WEEK.  

ESSENTIALLY THEN...THE ACTIVE WEATHER PATTERN THAT HAS BEEN A NEAR
CONSTANT THIS WINTER WILL CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST NEXT WEEK.  

THE CURRENT STATEMENT INDICATES SOME IMPROVEMENT IN MINOR FLOOD
CONDITIONS ON THE CONNECTICUT RIVER.

ANOTHER FLOOD STATEMENT PROVIDING THE LATEST INFORMATION ON THIS
FLOOD EVENT WILL BE ISSUED WITHIN THE NEXT 8 HOURS...OR EARLIER IF
NEEDED.

DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY NEAR SWOLLEN RIVERS...STREAMS OR 
CULVERTS.  SWIFTLY MOVING WATER CAN POSE AN IMMINENT THREAT TO LIFE.



CTC003-MAC013-111421-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-080312T1200Z/
/TMVC3.1.ER.080311T0753Z.080311T0515Z.080311T0841Z.NO/
951 AM EDT TUE MAR 11 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT THOMPSONVILLE.
* AT  9:30 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 4.7 FEET. 
* FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT  4:41 AM TUESDAY.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO 3.9 FEET BY TOMORROW 
  MORNING.

$$

CTC003-007-120151-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.080310T0115Z.080311T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
951 AM EDT TUE MAR 11 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT HARTFORD.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  9:30 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.9 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 20.0 FEET...FLOODING IS EXPECTED ALONG THE RIVER IN 
  PORTIONS OF WETHERSFIELD...GLASTONBURY...ROCKY HILL AND CROMWELL. 
  THE HIGH WATERS AND SWIFT FLOWS WILL DISRUPT SOME CROSS RIVER FERRY
  SERVICES.  UPSTREAM OF HARTFORD...FLOODING WILL CONTINUE TO AFFECT 
  PORTIONS OF WINDSOR.   IMMEDIATE RIVER ROADS MAY BECOME IMPASSABLE 
  IN ALL OF THESE COMMUNITIES.

$$

CTC003-007-120150-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MDDC3.1.ER.080310T0526Z.080312T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
951 AM EDT TUE MAR 11 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT MIDDLETOWN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  9:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.2 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 11.0 FEET...FLOODING CLOSES MOST OF MEADOW ROAD/RT 17A 
  IN THE GILDERSLEEVE SECTION OF PORTLAND.  FLOODING IMPACTS THE 
  MIDDLETOWN MARINA AND MEADOW FARMS.  IN CROMWELL...PORTIONS OF 
  RIVER ROAD WILL BE CLOSED. IN ROCKY HILL...PARTS OF MEADOW ROAD 
  WILL BE IMPASSABLE FOR A TIME. FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIVER 
  SOUTHWARD THROUGH ESSEX.

$$

MAC017-027-120150-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-080312T1800Z/
/MAYM3.1.ER.080308T2215Z.080309T1915Z.080312T1200Z.NO/
951 AM EDT TUE MAR 11 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ASSABET RIVER AT MAYNARD.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  9:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.4 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 5.0 FEET...MINOR LOWLAND AND BACKYARD FLOODING IS
LIKELY
  ALONG REACHES OF THE RIVER IN MAYNARD...CONCORD AS WELL AS HUDSON.
  SEVERAL RIVER ROADS MAY ALSO BECOME COVERED IN WATER.

$$

MAC017-120150-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCNM3.1.ER.080310T0430Z.080312T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
951 AM EDT TUE MAR 11 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONCORD RIVER AT LOWELL.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  7:45 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.1 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 8.0 FEET...LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE CONCORD RIVER WILL 
  BE FLOODED.  THE AREA MOST PRONE TO FLOODING IS A SMALL SECTION OF 
  BILLERICA ALONG ELSIE AVENUE OFF RIVER STREET.

$$

MAC017-021-120150-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-080312T1400Z/
/DOVM3.1.ER.080310T2215Z.080311T1330Z.080312T0600Z.NO/
951 AM EDT TUE MAR 11 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  9:30 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.1 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW.
* IMPACT...AT 5.0 FEET...PEOPLE LIVING ALONG THE CHARLES RIVER SHOULD 
  PREPARE FOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.  
  SUSCEPTIBLE LOCATIONS INCLUDE LOW LYING AREAS ALONG FISHER STREET 
  IN NEEDHAM AND A SMALL AREA ON THE SOUTH NATICK AND WELLESLEY LINE 
  ALONG RIVER STREET.

$$
000 
WGUS81 KBOX 112009
FLSBOX


FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
409 PM EDT TUE MAR 11 2008




...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN 
CONNECTICUT...MASSACHUSETTS...
 
  CONNECTICUT RIVER AT HARTFORD AFFECTING HARTFORD AND MIDDLESEX 
  COUNTIES 
  ASSABET RIVER AT MAYNARD AFFECTING MIDDLESEX AND WORCESTER COUNTIES 
  CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER AFFECTING MIDDLESEX AND NORFOLK COUNTIES 

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN 
CONNECTICUT...MASSACHUSETTS..
  CONNECTICUT RIVER AT MIDDLETOWN AFFECTING HARTFORD AND MIDDLESEX 
  COUNTIES 
  CONCORD RIVER AT LOWELL AFFECTING MIDDLESEX COUNTY 

THE FEW RIVERS AND STREAMS THAT ARE STILL IN FLOOD ACROSS SOUTHERN
NEW ENGLAND HAVE CRESTED AND CONTINUE TO SLOWLY RECEDE. THE
EXCEPTION WAS THE LOWER CONNECTICUT RIVER...WHICH IS IN FLOOD AND
CONTINUES TO RISE AT MIDDLETOWN.

NEW FLOOD WARNINGS ARE NOT ANTICIPATED AT THIS TIME. SOME OF THE
FLOOD WARNINGS CURRENTLY IN EFFECT SHOULD NO LONGER BE NEEDED BY
EARLY WEDNESDAY. 

THE WEATHER PATTERN STILL CONTINUES ACTIVE FOR THE NEXT 10 DAYS BUT
NO ORGANIZED MAJOR STORMS ARE IN THE IMMEDIATE OFFING. 

A FLOOD STATEMENT PROVIDING THE LATEST INFORMATION IN THIS FLOOD 
EVENT WILL BE ISSUED WITHIN THE NEXT 8 HOURS...OR EARLIER IF NEEDED.

DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY NEAR SWOLLEN RIVERS...STREAMS OR 
CULVERTS.  SWIFTLY MOVING WATER CAN POSE AN IMMINENT THREAT TO LIFE.



CTC003-007-120809-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-080314T1000Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.080310T0115Z.080311T1515Z.080313T1000Z.NO/
409 PM EDT TUE MAR 11 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT HARTFORD.
* UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  3:40 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.7 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL  WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY 
  OR EARLY FRIDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 18.0 FEET...FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS BELOW HARTFORD 
  IS EXPECTED...ESPECIALLY IN AREAS THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF LEVEE 
  PROTECTION.  FLOODING ALSO AFFECTS LOW LYING AREAS UPSTREAM OF 
  HARTFORD...INCLUDING A PORTION OF WINDSOR WHERE THE FARMINGTON 
  RIVER EMPTIES INTO THE CONNECTICUT RIVER.  IN ADDITION...SWIFT 
  RIVER FLOWS MAY DISRUPT SOME CROSS RIVER FERRY SERVICES.

$$

MAC017-027-120808-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-080312T1200Z/
/MAYM3.1.ER.080308T2215Z.080309T1915Z.080312T0600Z.NO/
409 PM EDT TUE MAR 11 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ASSABET RIVER AT MAYNARD.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  2:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.3 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW.
* IMPACT...AT 5.0 FEET...MINOR LOWLAND AND BACKYARD FLOODING IS
  LIKELY ALONG REACHES OF THE RIVER IN MAYNARD...CONCORD AS WELL AS
  HUDSON. SEVERAL RIVER ROADS MAY ALSO BECOME COVERED IN WATER.

$$

MAC017-021-120808-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-080313T2010Z/
/DOVM3.1.ER.080310T2215Z.080312T0600Z.080313T1210Z.NO/
409 PM EDT TUE MAR 11 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON...THE FLOOD 
WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER.
* UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  3:45 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.2 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 5.0 FEET...PEOPLE LIVING ALONG THE CHARLES RIVER SHOULD 
  PREPARE FOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.  
  SUSCEPTIBLE LOCATIONS INCLUDE LOW LYING AREAS ALONG FISHER STREET 
  IN NEEDHAM AND A SMALL AREA ON THE SOUTH NATICK AND WELLESLEY LINE 
  ALONG RIVER STREET.

$$

CTC003-007-120808-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MDDC3.1.ER.080310T0526Z.080311T2300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
409 PM EDT TUE MAR 11 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT MIDDLETOWN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  3:45 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 11.0 FEET...FLOODING CLOSES MOST OF MEADOW ROAD/RT 17A 
  IN THE GILDERSLEEVE SECTION OF PORTLAND.  FLOODING IMPACTS THE 
  MIDDLETOWN MARINA AND MEADOW FARMS.  IN CROMWELL...PORTIONS OF 
  RIVER ROAD WILL BE CLOSED. IN ROCKY HILL...PARTS OF MEADOW ROAD 
  WILL BE IMPASSABLE FOR A TIME. FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIVER 
  SOUTHWARD THROUGH ESSEX.

$$

MAC017-120808-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCNM3.1.ER.080310T0430Z.080312T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
409 PM EDT TUE MAR 11 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONCORD RIVER AT LOWELL.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  1:45 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.1 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 8.0 FEET...LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE CONCORD RIVER WILL 
  BE FLOODED.  THE AREA MOST PRONE TO FLOODING IS A SMALL SECTION OF 
  BILLERICA ALONG ELSIE AVENUE OFF RIVER STREET.

$$
000 
WGUS81 KBOX 120144
FLSBOX


FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
944 PM EDT TUE MAR 11 2008

...THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN 
CONNECTICUT...MASSACHUSETTS...
 
  CONNECTICUT RIVER AT HARTFORD AFFECTING HARTFORD AND MIDDLESEX 
  COUNTIES 
  ASSABET RIVER AT MAYNARD AFFECTING MIDDLESEX AND WORCESTER COUNTIES 
  CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER AFFECTING MIDDLESEX AND NORFOLK COUNTIES 

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN 
CONNECTICUT...MASSACHUSETTS..
  CONNECTICUT RIVER AT MIDDLETOWN AFFECTING HARTFORD AND MIDDLESEX 
  COUNTIES 
  CONCORD RIVER AT LOWELL AFFECTING MIDDLESEX COUNTY 

RIVERS CONTINUE TO SLOWLY RECEDE THIS EVENING AND SHOULD CONTINUE
TO DO SO OVERNIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY. ONLY LIGHT AMOUNTS OF
PRECIPITATION ARE FORECAST FOR THE REST OF THE WORK WEEK AND ARE
NOT EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE TO ANY ADDITIONAL RISES.

DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY NEAR SWOLLEN RIVERS...STREAMS OR 
CULVERTS. SWIFTLY MOVING WATER CAN POSE AN IMMINENT THREAT TO LIFE.

CTC003-007-121344-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-080313T1300Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.080310T0115Z.080311T1515Z.080313T0700Z.NO/
944 PM EDT TUE MAR 11 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT HARTFORD.
* UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 8:44 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.4 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 18.0 FEET...FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS BELOW HARTFORD 
  IS EXPECTED...ESPECIALLY IN AREAS THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF LEVEE 
  PROTECTION.  FLOODING ALSO AFFECTS LOW LYING AREAS UPSTREAM OF 
  HARTFORD...INCLUDING A PORTION OF WINDSOR WHERE THE FARMINGTON 
  RIVER EMPTIES INTO THE CONNECTICUT RIVER.  IN ADDITION...SWIFT 
  RIVER FLOWS MAY DISRUPT SOME CROSS RIVER FERRY SERVICES.

$$

MAC017-027-121258-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-080312T1258Z/
/MAYM3.1.ER.080308T2215Z.080309T1915Z.080312T0658Z.NO/
944 PM EDT TUE MAR 11 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING
CONTINUES FOR
  THE ASSABET RIVER AT MAYNARD.
* UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 9:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.2 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  AFTER MIDNIGHT TOMORROW.
* IMPACT...AT 5.0 FEET...MINOR LOWLAND AND BACKYARD FLOODING IS  
LIKELY ALONG REACHES OF THE RIVER IN MAYNARD...CONCORD AS WELL AS
HUDSON. SEVERAL RIVER ROADS MAY ALSO BECOME COVERED IN WATER. 

$$

MAC017-021-121343-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-080313T1810Z/
/DOVM3.1.ER.080310T2215Z.080312T0600Z.080313T1210Z.NO/
944 PM EDT TUE MAR 11 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER.
* UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 8:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.2 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL REMAIN STEADY FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS THEN  
WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 5.0 FEET...PEOPLE LIVING ALONG THE CHARLES RIVER SHOULD 
  PREPARE FOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.  
  SUSCEPTIBLE LOCATIONS INCLUDE LOW LYING AREAS ALONG FISHER STREET 
  IN NEEDHAM AND A SMALL AREA ON THE SOUTH NATICK AND WELLESLEY LINE 
  ALONG RIVER STREET.

$$

CTC003-007-121343-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MDDC3.1.ER.080310T0526Z.080312T0200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
944 PM EDT TUE MAR 11 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT MIDDLETOWN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 8:45 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.5 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
  THE RIVER HAS LIKELY CRESTED AT 10.5 FEET AND IS EXPECTED TO
  SLOWLY FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE ON FRIDAY OR FRIDAY NIGHT. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 11.0 FEET...FLOODING CLOSES MOST OF MEADOW ROAD/RT 17A 
  IN THE GILDERSLEEVE SECTION OF PORTLAND.  FLOODING IMPACTS THE 
  MIDDLETOWN MARINA AND MEADOW FARMS.  IN CROMWELL...PORTIONS OF 
  RIVER ROAD WILL BE CLOSED. IN ROCKY HILL...PARTS OF MEADOW ROAD 
  WILL BE IMPASSABLE FOR A TIME. FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIVER 
  SOUTHWARD THROUGH ESSEX.

$$

MAC017-121343-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCNM3.1.ER.080310T0430Z.080312T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
944 PM EDT TUE MAR 11 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONCORD RIVER AT LOWELL.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  8:01 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.1 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* IMPACT...AT 8.0 FEET...LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE CONCORD RIVER WILL 
  BE FLOODED.  THE AREA MOST PRONE TO FLOODING IS A SMALL SECTION OF 
  BILLERICA ALONG ELSIE AVENUE OFF RIVER STREET.

$$
000 
WGUS81 KBOX 120939
FLSBOX

FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
539 AM EDT WED MAR 12 2008

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN 
CONNECTICUT...MASSACHUSETTS..
  CONNECTICUT RIVER AT HARTFORD AFFECTING HARTFORD AND MIDDLESEX 
  COUNTIES 
  CONNECTICUT RIVER AT MIDDLETOWN AFFECTING HARTFORD AND MIDDLESEX 
  COUNTIES 
  ASSABET RIVER AT MAYNARD AFFECTING MIDDLESEX AND WORCESTER COUNTIES 
  CONCORD RIVER AT LOWELL AFFECTING MIDDLESEX COUNTY 
  CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER AFFECTING MIDDLESEX AND NORFOLK COUNTIES 


RIVERS CONTINUE TO SLOWLY RECEDE THIS MORNING...AND SHOULD CONTINUE
TO DO SO TODAY. ONLY LIGHT AMOUNTS OF PRECIPITATION ARE FORECAST FOR
THE REST OF THIS WORK WEEK...AND ARE NOT EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE TO
ANY ADDITIONAL RISES.

A FLOOD STATEMENT PROVIDING THE LATEST INFORMATION IN THIS FLOOD 
EVENT WILL BE ISSUED WITHIN THE NEXT 8 HOURS...OR EARLIER IF NEEDED.

DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY NEAR SWOLLEN RIVERS...STREAMS OR 
CULVERTS.  SWIFTLY MOVING WATER CAN POSE AN IMMINENT THREAT TO LIFE.


MAC017-027-121200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-080312T1200Z/
/MAYM3.1.ER.080308T2215Z.080309T1915Z.080312T1030Z.NO/
539 AM EDT WED MAR 12 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ASSABET RIVER AT MAYNARD.
* UNTIL 8 AM THIS MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  5:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.0 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE 
  EARLY THIS MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 5.0 FEET...MINOR LOWLAND AND BACKYARD FLOODING IS
  LIKELY ALONG REACHES OF THE RIVER IN MAYNARD...CONCORD AS WELL AS
  HUDSON. SEVERAL RIVER ROADS MAY ALSO BECOME COVERED IN WATER. 

$$

CTC003-007-122139-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-080313T1300Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.080310T0115Z.080311T1515Z.080313T0700Z.NO/
539 AM EDT WED MAR 12 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT HARTFORD.
* UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  4:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.8 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 16.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY 
  EARLY THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 18.0 FEET...FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS BELOW HARTFORD 
  IS EXPECTED...ESPECIALLY IN AREAS THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF LEVEE 
  PROTECTION.  FLOODING ALSO AFFECTS LOW LYING AREAS UPSTREAM OF 
  HARTFORD...INCLUDING A PORTION OF WINDSOR WHERE THE FARMINGTON 
  RIVER EMPTIES INTO THE CONNECTICUT RIVER.  IN ADDITION...SWIFT 
  RIVER FLOWS MAY DISRUPT SOME CROSS RIVER FERRY SERVICES.

$$

CTC003-007-122139-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MDDC3.1.ER.080310T0526Z.080311T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
539 AM EDT WED MAR 12 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT MIDDLETOWN.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  4:45 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.4 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO A STAGE OF 9.5 FEET 
  BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.0 FEET...FLOODING CLOSES MOST OF MEADOW ROAD/RT 17A 
  IN THE GILDERSLEEVE SECTION OF PORTLAND.  FLOODING IMPACTS THE 
  MIDDLETOWN MARINA AND MEADOW FARMS.  IN CROMWELL...PORTIONS OF 
  RIVER ROAD WILL BE CLOSED. IN ROCKY HILL...PARTS OF MEADOW ROAD 
  WILL BE IMPASSABLE FOR A TIME. FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG THE RIVER 
  SOUTHWARD THROUGH ESSEX.

$$

MAC017-122139-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LCNM3.1.ER.080310T0430Z.080311T2315Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
539 AM EDT WED MAR 12 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CONCORD RIVER AT LOWELL.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  4:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.1 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 8.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO FALL VERY SLOWLY THROUGH 
  THURSDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 8.0 FEET...LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE CONCORD RIVER WILL 
  BE FLOODED.  THE AREA MOST PRONE TO FLOODING IS A SMALL SECTION OF 
  BILLERICA ALONG ELSIE AVENUE OFF RIVER STREET.

$$

MAC017-021-122139-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-080313T1810Z/
/DOVM3.1.ER.080310T2215Z.080312T1200Z.080313T1210Z.NO/
539 AM EDT WED MAR 12 2008

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER.
* UNTIL THURSDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT  4:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.2 FEET. 
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 5.2 FEET BY THIS 
  MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE TOMORROW MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 5.0 FEET...PEOPLE LIVING ALONG THE CHARLES RIVER SHOULD 
  PREPARE FOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.  
  SUSCEPTIBLE LOCATIONS INCLUDE LOW LYING AREAS ALONG FISHER STREET 
  IN NEEDHAM AND A SMALL AREA ON THE SOUTH NATICK AND WELLESLEY LINE 
  ALONG RIVER STREET.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Boston/Norton, MA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Mar 8, 5:04 AM EST, 4 hours 37 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 8, 5:04 AM EST, 4 hours 37 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
504 AM EST SAT MAR 8 2008

.SYNOPSIS...
A POWERFUL STORM WILL TRACK JUST WEST OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TODAY
AND TONIGHT...BRINGING HEAVY RAIN TO THE REGION ALONG WITH THE
POTENTIAL FOR STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS. BLUSTERY WESTERLY FLOW SUN AS
THE STORM MOVES UP THROUGH SE CANADA. THEN A SERIES OF WEAK
DISTURBANCES WILL MOVE THROUGH DURING MIDWEEK...BUT DRY CONDITIONS
WILL PREVAIL. A MORE SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION EVENT MAY OCCUR LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...

*** ANOTHER ROUND OF SOAKING RAINS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING ***

FIRST BATCH OF HEAVY RAIN HAS MOVED OFFSHORE AS OF 09Z. RAINFALL
TOTALS THROUGH 09Z ARE 0.40 TO 0.80 INCHES REGIONWIDE...WITH A SWATH
OF 1-2 INCHES ACROSS SOUTHERN CT INTO RI AND SOUTHEAST MA.  SHORT
WAVE RIDGING BEHIND DEPARTING WAVE WILL PROVIDE A LULL IN THE
APPRECIABLE RAINFALL THIS MORNING...WITH MAINLY JUST SOME DRIZZLE ACROSS
THE AREA.

HOWEVER...THIS WILL BE SHORT LIVED AS NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN STREAMS
MERGE INTO A POWERFUL STORM OVER PA AND NY THIS AFTERNOON AND
EVENING. STRONG JET DYNAMICS /85KT SOUTHERLY LOW LEVEL JET/ APPROACH
FROM THE SOUTH THIS AFTERNOON INTO EARLY THIS EVENING...WHICH WILL
YIELD ANOTHER ROUND OF WIDESPREAD HEAVY RAINFALL.

00Z GFS/GEFS AND 03Z SREF INDICATE ANOTHER 1-2 INCHES OF RAINFALL
LIKELY THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING...WITH A LOW PROBABILITY OF 3 INCH
AMOUNTS ACROSS EASTERN CT/RI AND EASTERN MA - FROM WORCESTER
EASTWARD. THIS SEEMS REASONABLE GIVEN TRAJECTORY OF LOW AND MID
LEVEL JET ANOMALIES /+3 TO +4 SD/ ALONG WITH PWAT PLUME OF +3 TO +4
SD. HEAVIEST RAIN TO OCCUR APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN BETWEEN 1 PM AND 7
PM. NAM IS FARTHER WEST WITH HEAVY RAIN...PLACING AXIS OVER WESTERN
CT AND MA. GIVEN REASONS ABOVE...FAVORED 00Z GFS/GEFS AND 03Z SREF.

CONVECTION...
GIVEN DEEP LAYER LIFT AND STRONG SHEAR THE CHANCE OF THUNDER EXIST.
HIGHEST CHANCE ACROSS RI AND SOUTHEAST MA WHERE NOSE OF VIGOROUS LOW
LEVEL JET WILL TRAVERSE. GUSTY WINDS POSSIBLE WITH TSTMS ACROSS THIS
AREA AS WARM SECTOR SHOULD PENETRATE RI AND SOUTHEAST MA LATER TODAY.
THIS WILL LESSEN LOW LEVEL INVERSION PROMOTING HIGHER WINDS ALOFT TO
REACH THE SURFACE.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 AM SUNDAY/...

*** STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS POSSIBLE TONIGHT ***

RAIN WILL BE ENDING FROM SOUTHWEST TO NORTHEAST EARLY THIS EVENING.
COLD FRONT SWINGS ACROSS THE REGION THIS EVENING WITH WINDS SHIFTING
TO THE SOUTHWEST. 987 MB LOW MOVING INTO NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND WILL
PROVIDE A STRONG PRES GRADIENT/ASSOCIATED PRES RISES AND STRONG
BOUNDARY LAYER WINDS. BOTH NAM AND GFS SOUNDINGS INDICATE WIND GUSTS
POTENTIAL TO 60 MPH ACROSS THE SOUTH COAST AND ISLANDS. GFS MOS
WINDS ARE ROBUST AS WELL...INDICATING SUSTAINED WINDS OF AROUND 30
MPH.

IN ADDITION...HEAVY RAIN ACROSS THIS AREA ALREADY COMBINED WITH
ADDITIONAL SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY
EVENING...WILL PROVIDE A SATURATED GROUND AND INCREASE THE RISK OF
DOWNING TREES AND POWERLINES ACROSS THE SOUTH COAST AND ISLANDS.
THEREFORE HAVE ISSUED A HIGH WIND WATCH FOR THIS AREA. FARTHER
INLAND...WINDS NOT EXPECTED AS STRONG.

FAIRLY STRONG COLD AIR ADVECTION SECOND HALF OF THE NIGHT WITH 850
TEMPS FALLING TO AROUND -14C. THEREFORE...ANY STANDING WATER WILL
LIKELY FREEZING ESPECIALLY NORTHWEST OF I95 CORRIDOR.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...

COLD...DRY HIGH PRESSURE WILL MOVE IN ON SUNDAY BRINGING
TEMPERATURES DOWN TO JUST BELOW NORMAL.  COMBINED WITH THE BREEZY
CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN COLD AIR ADVECTION...WILL BE A BRISK DAY
SUNDAY.  WINDS WILL DIMINISH SUNDAY NIGHT AS HIGH PRESSURE MOVES
IN.  TEMPERATURES WILL REMAIN JUST BELOW NORMAL THROUGH MONDAY.

TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...A FEW WEAK DISTURBANCES WILL MOVE THROUGH
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND.  HOWEVER...MODELS ARE INDICATING THAT DRY
CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE.  TEMPERATURES WILL SLOWLY RECOVER TO NEAR
NORMAL CONDITIONS BY THURSDAY.  BOTH THE GFS AND THE ECMWF INDICATE
A FAIRLY WEAK LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM MOVING TO THE NORTH OF THE AREA.
LATEST ECMWF HAS IT TRACKING WELL NORTH INTO CANADA WHILE THE GFS
HAS THE LOW SWINGING THROUGH NEW ENGLAND.  WILL LEAVE LOW CHANCE
POPS IN FOR NOW.

THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY THE GFS AND ECMWF SUGGEST THE POTENTIAL
FOR ANOTHER PRECIPITATION EVENT.  WHILE IT IS TOO FAR OUT FOR ANY
DETAILS TO BE CLEAR...WILL KEEP CHANCE POPS IN GIVEN THE AGREEMENT.

&&

.AVIATION /10Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...

TODAY...
WIDESPREAD IFR CEILINGS TODAY WITH VSBY LOWERING TO IFR THIS
AFTERNOON AS HEAVY RAIN APPROACHES. CHANCE OF THUNDER 18Z-00Z. LLWS
PVD-HYA-ACK BEGINNING AROUND 21Z.

TONIGHT...
LLWS CONTINUES UNTIL ABOUT 00Z. THEN WINDS BECOME SW AND GUSTY AFTER
03Z. CHANCE OF THUNDER EARLY BOS-PVD-HYA-ACK. IFR CONDITIONS WILL
IMPROVE TO MVFR AROUND 03Z.

SUNDAY...VFR...BLUSTERY BUT NOT AS WINDY AS SATURDAY NIGHT.

MONDAY THRU THURSDAY...VFR.

&&

.MARINE...

TODAY...
NORTHERLY WINDS ACROSS NORTHERN WATERS WITH SOUTHERLY WINDS SOUTH
WATERS AS FRONTAL BOUNDARY REMAINS DRAPED ACROSS THE WATERS. THIS
BOUNDARY WILL LIFT SLOWLY N TODAY WITH ALL WATERS BECOME S THIS
EVENING. CHANCE OF THUNDER THIS AFTERNOON.

TONIGHT...
SOUTHERLY GALES THIS EVENING WILL BECOME SW LATER THIS EVENING AND
OVERNIGHT...WHEN WINDS MAY GUST TO STORM FORCE /GREATER THAN 47 KT/.
CHANCE OF THUNDER EARLY EASTER WATERS.

SUNDAY...WINDS AND SEAS WILL GRADUALLY DECREASE AS HIGH PRESSURE
MOVES ACROSS THE WATERS...HOWEVER GALES ARE STILL LIKELY THROUGH
MUCH OF THE DAY.

SUNDAY NIGHT...LIGHT FREEZING SPRAY WILL BE POSSIBLE.  WINDS AND
SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO DECREASE TO SMALL CRAFT CONDITIONS.

MONDAY...SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO DECREASE TO BELOW 5 FEET BY DAWN ON
TUESDAY.

TUESDAY THRU THURSDAY...WINDS AND SEAS REMAIN BELOW SCA THRESHOLDS.

THURSDAY NIGHT...WINDS AND SEAS MAY INCREASE UP TO SCA CRITERIA WITH
AN APPROACHING STORM SYSTEM.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...

DESPITE THE HEAVY RAIN OVERNIGHT RIVERS AND STREAMS REMAIN WITHIN
THEIR BANKS AND ARE NOT EXPECTED TO GO INTO FLOOD UNTIL AFTER THE
NEXT SLUG OF RAIN THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. THE ONLY EXCEPTION
APPEARS TO BE MAYNARD ON THE ASSABET RIVER IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY...
WHICH IS EXPECTED TO GO INTO FLOOD THIS AFTERNOON. WILL CONTINUE TO
MONITOR THIS THE REMAINDER OF THE MORNING. OTHERWISE...EXPECT MANY
RIVERS AND STREAMS TO GO INTO FLOOD BEGINNING LATE TODAY OR THIS
EVENING.

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...FLOOD WATCH THROUGH LATE TONIGHT FOR CTZ002>004.
MA...FLOOD WATCH THROUGH LATE TONIGHT FOR MAZ002>021-026.
     HIGH WIND WATCH FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING FOR
     MAZ020>024.
NH...FLOOD WATCH THROUGH LATE TONIGHT FOR NHZ011-012-015.
RI...FLOOD WATCH THROUGH LATE TONIGHT FOR RIZ001>007.
     HIGH WIND WATCH FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING FOR
     RIZ006>008.
MARINE...GALE WARNING FROM 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EDT SUNDAY
     FOR ANZ230>237-250-254-255.

&&

SYNOPSIS...NOCERA/RLG
NEAR TERM...NOCERA
SHORT TERM...NOCERA
LONG TERM...RLG
AVIATION...NOCERA/RLG
MARINE...NOCERA/RLG
HYDROLOGY...NOCERA
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 8, 4:18 AM EST, 5 hours 23 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
418 AM EST SAT MAR 8 2008

CTZ002>004-MAZ004>007-009>019-026-RIZ001-003-090930-
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-
CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-
WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-
SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-
WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-
NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-
418 AM EST SAT MAR 8 2008

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHERN CONNECTICUT...
CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS...EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS...NORTHEASTERN
MASSACHUSETTS...SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS...WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
AND NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   FLOOD WATCH.

AN ISOLATED THUNDERSTORM MAY ALSO OCCUR THIS AFTERNOON...RESULTING IN
LOCALLY STRONG WIND GUSTS.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

ANZ230>237-250-254-255-090930-
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT 25 NM TO PLYMOUTH MA OUT
40 NM...INCLUDING THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO BLOCK ISLAND RI TO MARTHAS
VINEYARD MA TO NANTUCKET MA SOUTHEAST TO 20 NM-
418 AM EST SAT MAR 8 2008

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EDT
SUNDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS COASTAL WATERS
AND RHODE ISLAND COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   GALE WARNING.

THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR SOUTHERLY TO SOUTHWESTERLY STORM FORCE GUSTS
TONIGHT.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   GALE WARNING.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

MAZ022>024-RIZ008-090930-
BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-NANTUCKET MA-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
418 AM EST SAT MAR 8 2008

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS
AND SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   HIGH WIND WATCH.

AN ISOLATED THUNDERSTORM MAY OCCUR...WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOCALLY
STRONG WIND GUSTS.  RAIN WILL BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES. THIS COULD LEAD
TO SOME URBAN AND POOR DRAINAGE FLOODING ACROSS THE CAPE AND ISLANDS.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   HIGH WIND WATCH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

RIZ002-004-005-090930-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-
418 AM EST SAT MAR 8 2008

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   FLOOD WATCH.

AN ISOLATED THUNDERSTORM MAY OCCUR...WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOCALLY
STRONG WIND GUSTS.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

MAZ020-021-RIZ006-007-090930-
SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-
418 AM EST SAT MAR 8 2008

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS
AND SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   FLOOD WATCH.
   HIGH WIND WATCH.

AN ISOLATED THUNDERSTORM MAY OCCUR...WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOCALLY
STRONG WIND GUSTS.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   HIGH WIND WATCH.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

MAZ002-003-008-NHZ011-012-015-090930-
WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
CHESHIRE NH-EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-
WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH NH-
418 AM EST SAT MAR 8 2008

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS AND
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   FLOOD WATCH.

THERE IS A LOW PROBABILITY OF FREEZING RAIN ACROSS THE HIGHER
ELEVATIONS OF SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE AND NORTHWESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
THIS MORNING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 8, 2:34 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXBristol26 min
Mar 8, 5:19 AM ESTHigh Wind WatchBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, Plymouth6 hr
Mar 8, 11:30 AM ESTWind AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden and 7 more26 hr
Mar 8, 11:33 AM ESTHigh Wind WarningBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth19 hr
Mar 8, 12:14 PM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, Plymouth10 hr
Mar 8, 1:20 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningBOXMiddlesex54 hr
Mar 8, 6:24 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningBOXWorcester27 hr

Nearby

River Flood Warnings in Massachusetts, 2008Every river flood warning in 2008

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.