Alert archive / Rhode Island / River Flood Warnings in 2008

River Flood Warning 13, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

March 8, 2008Kent County, Providence County, Rhode Island

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this river flood warning at Mar 8, 2008, 1:20 PM EST for Kent County, Providence County, Rhode Island. It took effect at Mar 8, 2008, 3:53 PM EST. It was in force for 25 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 8, 2008, 1:20 PM EST (18:20 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 8, 2008, 3:53 PM EST
Expired
Mar 9, 2008, 6:21 PM EDT
In force
25 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Kent County, RI, Providence County, RI

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 42 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:24 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 Pawtuxet River at Cranston (CRAR1). The gauge peaked at 9.29 ft at Mar 9, 2008, 5:00 AM EDT.

actionminormoderate468101203/0803/0903/10
Action stage
8 ft
Minor stage
9 ft
Moderate stage
11 ft
Major stage
13 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 01116500, 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.

000 
WGUS41 KBOX 081820
FLWBOX


BULLETIN...IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
120 PM EST SAT MAR 08 2008


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

  SUDBURY RIVER AT SAXONVILLE AFFECTING MIDDLESEX COUNTY
  PAWTUXET RIVER AT CRANSTON AFFECTING KENT AND PROVIDENCE COUNTIES

BANDS OF MODERATE TO HEAVY RAIN ARE EXPECTED TO CROSS THROUGH THE
REGION THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON.  THIS WILL PUSH THE ALREADY SWOLLEN
SUDBURY AND PAWTUXET RIVERS OUT OF THEIR BANKS. 

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.



MAC017-090620-
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/SAXM3.1.ER.080308T2312Z.080309T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
120 PM EST SAT MAR 08 2008

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON, MA HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE SUDBURY RIVER AT SAXONVILLE
* FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 12 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS...9.2 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE TO 
  RISE TO NEAR 11.3 FEET BY TOMORROW EARLY AFTERNOON.
* 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.

$$

RIC003-007-090620-
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/CRAR1.1.ER.080308T2053Z.080309T0000Z.080309T1115Z.NO/
120 PM EST SAT MAR 08 2008

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON, MA HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE PAWTUXET RIVER AT CRANSTON
* FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT 12 PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS...7.5 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND 
  CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 10.5 FEET BY THIS EVENING. THE RIVER WILL 
  FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY TOMORROW MORNING.
* AT 11.0 FEET...STRUCTURES AND HOMES ARE IMPACTED IN LOW LYING 
  SECTIONS OF WARWICK.  AFFECTED AREAS INCLUDE HOMES AND BUSINESSES 
  ON WELLINGTON AVENUE AND AVERY ROAD IN CRANSTON...AS WELL AS 
  PIONEER AVE, BELLOWS ST, VENTURI AVE AND A PORTION OF RIVER STREET 
  IN WARWICK.

$$

NMB
6 follow-up statements
000 
WGUS81 KBOX 082240
FLSBOX


FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
540 PM EST SAT MAR 08 2008

...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVER...
 
PAWTUXET RIVER AT CRANSTON AFFECTING KENT AND PROVIDENCE COUNTIES 
 
AROUND 2 AND ONE HALF INCHES OF RAIN HAVE FALLEN IN THE CRANSTON
AREA.  MODERATE TO HEAVY RAINS ARE EXPECTED TO TAPER OFF BETWEEN 6
AND 8 PM. AS A RESULT OF THESE RAINS...FLOODING IS FORECAST ON THE
PAWTUXET RIVER. 

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.


RIC003-007-091040-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-080309T1200Z/
/CRAR1.1.ER.080308T2304Z.080309T0000Z.080309T0600Z.NO/
540 PM EST SAT MAR 08 2008

...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING...THE FLOOD WARNING 
CONTINUES FOR
  THE PAWTUXET RIVER AT CRANSTON.
* FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING.
* AT 4PM SATURDAY THE STAGE WAS 7.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* THE RIVER IS FORECAST TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY 9 PM THIS
  EVENING AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 9.6 FEET TONIGHT. THE
  RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.
* AT 9.5 FEET...PARKING LOTS AND ROADS ARE FLOODED IN LOW LYING AREAS
  OF WARWICK AND CRANSTON NEAR THE PAWTUXET RIVER. IMPACTED ROADS 
  INCLUDE RIVER STREET...PIONEER AVENUE...BELLOWS STREET AND VENTURI 
  AVENUE IN WARWICK.

$$
000 
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-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0014.080309T0547Z-080309T1312Z/
/UNVC3.1.ER.080309T0547Z.080309T0600Z.080309T0712Z.NO/
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-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-080311T0142Z/
/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-
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/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-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/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-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0016.080309T0800Z-080310T2000Z/
/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.

$$
000 
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-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-080309T1312Z/
/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-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0018.080309T2300Z-080311T1630Z/
/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-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0019.080309T2300Z-000000T0000Z/
/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-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0020.080310T0430Z-000000T0000Z/
/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.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 8, 2:34 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXBristol, Newport26 min
Mar 8, 5:19 AM ESTHigh Wind WatchBOXNewport, Washington6 hr
Mar 8, 11:30 AM ESTWind AdvisoryBOXBristol, Kent, Providence, Washington26 hr
Mar 8, 11:33 AM ESTHigh Wind WarningBOXBristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, Washington19 hr
Mar 8, 12:14 PM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryBOXBristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, Washington10 hr
Mar 8, 6:24 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningBOXProvidence27 hr

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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.