Alert archive / Massachusetts / River Flood Warnings in 2016
River Flood Warning 3, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this river flood warning at Feb 25, 2016, 2:21 PM EST for Hampden County, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It took effect at Feb 26, 2016, 4:00 AM EST. It was in force for 48 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 25, 2016, 2:21 PM EST (19:21 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 26, 2016, 4:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Feb 28, 2016, 4:00 AM EST
- In force
- 48 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Hampden County, MA, Hampshire County, MA
The radar
The Albany radar (KENX), 122 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:24 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point Connecticut River at Northampton (NHMM3).
- Action stage
- 110 ft
- Minor stage
- 112 ft
- Moderate stage
- 115 ft
- Major stage
- 120 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record, 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.
164
WGUS41 KBOX 251921
FLWBOX
BULLETIN...IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
221 PM EST THU FEB 25 2016
...The National Weather Service in Taunton, MA has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Massachusetts...Connecticut...
Connecticut River At Montague affecting Franklin and Hampshire
Counties
Connecticut River At Northampton affecting Hampden and Hampshire
Counties
Connecticut River At Thompsonville affecting Hartford and Hampden
Counties
Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex
Counties
Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County
Runoff from the heavy rainfall of 2 to 3 inches over the Connecticut
river valley Wednesday night into Thursday morning is causing the river
levels of the Connecticut river to rise. Forecast points along the
Connecticut river from Montague to Middle Haddem are expected to exceed
flood stage over the next 18 to 26 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety Message...A Flood Statement providing the latest information
in this flood event will be issued within the next 8 hours, or
earlier if needed.
Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers,
streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat
to life.
&&
MAC011-015-260721-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0002.160226T0936Z-160227T1500Z/
/MNTM3.1.ER.160226T0936Z.160226T1800Z.160227T0900Z.NO/
221 PM EST THU FEB 25 2016
The National Weather Service in Taunton, MA has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Connecticut River At Montague.
* from late tonight to Saturday morning...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 1:46 PM Thursday the stage was 26.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early tomorrow and continue to
rise to near 28.6 feet by tomorrow early afternoon. The river will
fall below flood stage by Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 29.0 feet...Flooding of low lying areas is expected
primarily from Montague downstream through Sunderland and Whately.
&&
LAT...LON 4273 7261 4273 7240 4243 7246 4242 7270
$$
MAC013-015-260721-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0003.160226T0900Z-160228T0900Z/
/NHMM3.1.ER.160226T0900Z.160227T0000Z.160228T0300Z.NO/
221 PM EST THU FEB 25 2016
The National Weather Service in Taunton, MA has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Connecticut River At Northampton.
* from late tonight to late Saturday night...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 1:00 PM Thursday the stage was 108.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 112.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early tomorrow and continue to
rise to near 113.3 feet by tomorrow evening. The river will fall
below flood stage by Saturday before midnight.
* Impact...At 113.0 feet...Minor flooding will affect portions of
Northampton in the vicinity of the Oxbow and Hadley along Aqua
Vitae Drive. Farming interests in Hatfield outside flood dike
protection will experience flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 4228 7270 4242 7270 4243 7246 4227 7252
$$
CTC003-MAC013-260721-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0004.160226T0900Z-160228T1800Z/
/TMVC3.1.ER.160226T0900Z.160227T0600Z.160228T1200Z.NO/
221 PM EST THU FEB 25 2016
The National Weather Service in Taunton, MA has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Connecticut River At Thompsonville.
* from late tonight to Sunday afternoon...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 1:30 PM Thursday the stage was 2.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early tomorrow and continue to
rise to near 5.9 feet by early Saturday morning. The river will
fall below flood stage by Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet...Flooding impacts low lying areas along the
Connecticut River from the Massachusetts towns of Agawam and
Longmeadow, through the northern Connecticut towns of Suffield and
Enfield.
&&
LAT...LON 4180 7273 4204 7270 4203 7261 4204 7251
4180 7259
$$
CTC003-007-260721-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0005.160226T1100Z-000000T0000Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.160226T1100Z.160227T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
221 PM EST THU FEB 25 2016
The National Weather Service in Taunton, MA has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Connecticut River At Hartford.
* from Friday morning until further notice...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 1:30 PM Thursday the stage was 10.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow morning and continue
to rise to near 20.8 feet by Saturday early afternoon.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet...Flooding is expected along the river in
portions of Wethersfield, Glastonbury and Rocky Hill. The high
waters and swift flows will disrupt some cross river ferry
services. Upstream of Hartford flooding will continue to affect
portions of Windsor. Immediate river roads may become impassable.
Further downstream flooding will likely result in the evacuation of
low lying areas along River Road in Cromwell and River Road in
Portland. Flooding increases along the river from Middletown to Old
Saybrook.
&&
LAT...LON 4163 7270 4180 7273 4180 7259 4164 7258
4163 7263 4164 7263
$$
CTC007-260721-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0006.160226T2100Z-000000T0000Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.160226T2100Z.160228T0900Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
221 PM EST THU FEB 25 2016
The National Weather Service in Taunton, MA has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* from Friday afternoon until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 1:55 PM Thursday the stage was 5.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Impact...At 9.5 feet...Flooding closes most of Meadow Road, Route
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
4141 7251 4156 7270
$$6 follow-up statements
921
WGUS81 KBOX 260235
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
935 PM EST THU FEB 25 2016
...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in
Massachusetts...
Connecticut River At Montague affecting Franklin and Hampshire
Counties
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Massachusetts...Connecticut...
Connecticut River At Northampton affecting Hampden and Hampshire
Counties
Connecticut River At Thompsonville affecting Hartford and Hampden
Counties
Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex
Counties
Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County
Runoff from the heavy rainfall of 2 to 3 inches over the Connecticut
river valley Wednesday night into Thursday morning is causing the river
levels of the Connecticut river to rise. Forecast points along the
Connecticut river from Montague to Middle Haddem are expected to exceed
flood stage over the next 12 to 24 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety Message...A Flood Statement providing the latest information
in this flood event will be issued within the next 8 hours, or
earlier if needed.
Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers,
streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat
to life.
&&
MAC011-015-270235-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0002.160226T0232Z-160227T1536Z/
/MNTM3.1.ER.160226T0015Z.160226T1800Z.160227T0936Z.NO/
935 PM EST THU FEB 25 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Montague.
* until Saturday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:30 PM Thursday the stage was 28.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 28.7 feet by
tomorrow early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage
Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 29.0 feet...Flooding of low lying areas is expected
primarily from Montague downstream through Sunderland and Whately.
&&
LAT...LON 4273 7261 4273 7240 4243 7246 4242 7270
$$
MAC013-015-270235-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0003.160226T0900Z-160228T0900Z/
/NHMM3.1.ER.160226T0900Z.160227T0000Z.160228T0300Z.NO/
935 PM EST THU FEB 25 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Northampton.
* from late tonight to late Saturday night...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 9:00 PM Thursday the stage was 111.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 112.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early tomorrow and continue to
rise to near 113.3 feet by tomorrow evening.The river will fall
below flood stage by Saturday before midnight.
* Impact...At 113.0 feet...Minor flooding will affect portions of
Northampton in the vicinity of the Oxbow and Hadley along Aqua
Vitae Drive. Farming interests in Hatfield outside flood dike
protection will experience flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 4228 7270 4242 7270 4243 7246 4227 7252
$$
CTC003-MAC013-270234-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0004.160226T0900Z-160228T1800Z/
/TMVC3.1.ER.160226T0900Z.160227T0600Z.160228T1200Z.NO/
935 PM EST THU FEB 25 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Thompsonville.
* from late tonight to Sunday afternoon...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 8:31 PM Thursday the stage was 4.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early tomorrow and continue to
rise to near 5.9 feet by early Saturday morning.The river will fall
below flood stage by Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet...Flooding impacts low lying areas along the
Connecticut River from the Massachusetts towns of Agawam and
Longmeadow, through the northern Connecticut towns of Suffield and
Enfield.
&&
LAT...LON 4180 7273 4204 7270 4203 7261 4204 7251
4180 7259
$$
CTC003-007-270234-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0005.160226T1100Z-000000T0000Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.160226T1100Z.160227T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
935 PM EST THU FEB 25 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Hartford.
* from Friday morning until further notice...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 8:31 PM Thursday the stage was 12.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow morning and continue
to rise to near 20.8 feet by Saturday early afternoon.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet...Flooding is expected along the river in
portions of Wethersfield, Glastonbury and Rocky Hill. 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.
Further downstream flooding will likely result in the evacuation of
low lying areas along River Road in Cromwell and River Road in
Portland. Flooding increases along the river from Middletown to Old
Saybrook.
&&
LAT...LON 4163 7270 4180 7273 4180 7259 4164 7258
4163 7263 4164 7263
$$
CTC007-270234-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0006.160226T2100Z-000000T0000Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.160226T2100Z.160228T0900Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
935 PM EST THU FEB 25 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* from Friday afternoon until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 8:55 PM Thursday the stage was 4.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow afternoon and
continue to rise to near 9.6 feet by Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 9.5 feet...Flooding closes most of Meadow Road, Route
17A, in the Gildersleeve section of Portland. Flooding impacts the
Middletown Marina and Meadow Farms. In Cromwell, portions of River
Road will be closed. In Rocky Hill, parts of Meadow Road will be
impassable for a time. Flooding continues along the river southward
through Essex.
&&
LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
4141 7251 4156 7270
$$683
WGUS81 KBOX 261014
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
514 AM EST FRI FEB 26 2016
...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in
Massachusetts...Connecticut...
Connecticut River At Montague affecting Franklin and Hampshire
Counties
Connecticut River At Northampton affecting Hampden and Hampshire
Counties
Connecticut River At Thompsonville affecting Hartford and Hampden
Counties
Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex
Counties
Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County
Runoff from 2 to 3 inches of heavy rainfall over the Connecticut river
valley Wednesday night into Thursday morning is causing the river
levels to rise. Forecast points along the Connecticut river from
Montague to Middle Haddem are either in minor flood or expected to
exceed flood stage over the next 12 hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety Message...A Flood Statement providing the latest information
in this flood event will be issued within the next 8 hours, or
earlier if needed.
Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers,
streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat
to life.
&&
MAC011-015-271014-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160227T1200Z/
/MNTM3.1.ER.160226T0015Z.160226T0430Z.160227T0600Z.NO/
514 AM EST FRI FEB 26 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Montague.
* until Saturday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 4:30 AM Friday the stage was 27.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and
continue to rise to near 28.2 feet by this evening.The river will
fall below flood stage after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 29.0 feet...Flooding of low lying areas is expected
primarily from Montague downstream through Sunderland and Whately.
&&
LAT...LON 4273 7261 4273 7240 4243 7246 4242 7270
$$
MAC013-015-271014-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-160228T0400Z/
/NHMM3.1.ER.160226T0527Z.160227T0600Z.160227T2200Z.NO/
514 AM EST FRI FEB 26 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Northampton.
* until Saturday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 4:00 AM Friday the stage was 112.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 112.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 113.0 feet
after midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 113.0 feet...Minor flooding will affect portions of
Northampton in the vicinity of the Oxbow and Hadley along Aqua
Vitae Drive. Farming interests in Hatfield outside flood dike
protection will experience flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 4228 7270 4242 7270 4243 7246 4227 7252
$$
CTC003-MAC013-271014-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-160228T1500Z/
/TMVC3.1.ER.160226T0754Z.160227T0000Z.160228T0900Z.NO/
514 AM EST FRI FEB 26 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Thompsonville.
* until Sunday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 4:30 AM Friday the stage was 5.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 5.8 feet by this
evening. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet...Flooding impacts low lying areas along the
Connecticut River from the Massachusetts towns of Agawam and
Longmeadow, through the northern Connecticut towns of Suffield and
Enfield.
&&
LAT...LON 4180 7273 4204 7270 4203 7261 4204 7251
4180 7259
$$
CTC003-007-271014-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0005.160226T1037Z-000000T0000Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.160226T1037Z.160227T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
514 AM EST FRI FEB 26 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Hartford.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5:01 AM Friday the stage was 15.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early this morning and
continue to rise to near 20.6 feet by tomorrow early afternoon.
* Impact...At 21.0 feet...Flooding is expected along the river in
portions of Wethersfield, Glastonbury and Rocky Hill. The high
waters and swift flows will disrupt some cross river ferry
services. Upstream of Hartford flooding will continue to affect
portions of Windsor. Immediate river roads may become impassable.
Further downstream flooding will likely result in the evacuation of
low lying areas along River Road in Cromwell and River Road in
Portland. Flooding increases along the river from Middletown to Old
Saybrook.
&&
LAT...LON 4163 7270 4180 7273 4180 7259 4164 7258
4163 7263 4164 7263
$$
CTC007-271014-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0006.160226T2000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.160226T2000Z.160228T0800Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
514 AM EST FRI FEB 26 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* from this afternoon until further notice...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 4:55 AM Friday the stage was 5.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and
continue to rise to near 9.4 feet by Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 9.5 feet...Flooding closes most of Meadow Road, Route
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
4141 7251 4156 7270
$$
RLG735
WGUS81 KBOX 261638
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1138 AM EST FRI FEB 26 2016
...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in
Massachusetts...Connecticut...
Connecticut River At Montague affecting Franklin and Hampshire
Counties
Connecticut River At Northampton affecting Hampden and Hampshire
Counties
Connecticut River At Thompsonville affecting Hartford and Hampden
Counties
Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex
Counties
Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County
Runoff from the heavy rains of yesterday continue to flow into the
Connecticut River. The river continues in minor flood at Montague, Northampton,
Thompsonville, Hartford and Middle Haddam.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety Message...A Flood Statement providing the latest information
in this flood event will be issued within the next 8 hours, or
earlier if needed.
Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers,
streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat
to life.
&&
MAC011-015-270651-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160227T0651Z/
/MNTM3.1.ER.160226T0015Z.160226T0430Z.160227T0051Z.NO/
1138 AM EST FRI FEB 26 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Montague.
* until late tonight...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:30 AM Friday the stage was 27.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and
continue to rise to near 28.1 feet by this evening.The river will
fall below flood stage by this evening.
* Impact...At 29.0 feet...Flooding of low lying areas is expected
primarily from Montague downstream through Sunderland and Whately.
&&
LAT...LON 4273 7261 4273 7240 4243 7246 4242 7270
$$
MAC013-015-271638-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-160227T2248Z/
/NHMM3.1.ER.160226T0527Z.160227T0600Z.160227T1648Z.NO/
1138 AM EST FRI FEB 26 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Northampton.
* until Saturday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:00 AM Friday the stage was 112.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 112.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 112.8 feet by
after midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage
tomorrow late morning.
* Impact...At 113.0 feet...Minor flooding will affect portions of
Northampton in the vicinity of the Oxbow and Hadley along Aqua
Vitae Drive. Farming interests in Hatfield outside flood dike
protection will experience flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 4228 7270 4242 7270 4243 7246 4227 7252
$$
CTC003-MAC013-271638-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-160228T0400Z/
/TMVC3.1.ER.160226T0754Z.160226T1800Z.160227T2200Z.NO/
1138 AM EST FRI FEB 26 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Thompsonville.
* until Saturday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:46 AM Friday the stage was 5.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 5.5 feet by this
afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow
afternoon.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet...Flooding impacts low lying areas along the
Connecticut River from the Massachusetts towns of Agawam and
Longmeadow, through the northern Connecticut towns of Suffield and
Enfield.
&&
LAT...LON 4180 7273 4204 7270 4203 7261 4204 7251
4180 7259
$$
CTC003-007-271638-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-160229T2100Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.160226T1111Z.160227T1400Z.160229T1500Z.NO/
1138 AM EST FRI FEB 26 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Hartford.
* until Monday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:16 AM Friday the stage was 17.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.0 feet by
tomorrow late morning. The river will fall below flood stage late
Monday morning.
* 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. Further downstream flooding will continue
to overspread sections of Portland, Middletown as well as Chester.
&&
LAT...LON 4163 7270 4180 7273 4180 7259 4164 7258
4163 7263 4164 7263
$$
CTC007-271638-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0006.160226T2030Z-000000T0000Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.160226T2030Z.160228T0800Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1138 AM EST FRI FEB 26 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* from this afternoon until further notice...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 10:55 AM Friday the stage was 6.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and
continue to rise to near 9.1 feet by Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 9.5 feet...Flooding closes most of Meadow Road, Route
17A, in the Gildersleeve section of Portland. Flooding impacts the
Middletown Marina and Meadow Farms. In Cromwell, portions of River
Road will be closed. In Rocky Hill, parts of Meadow Road will be
impassable for a time. Flooding continues along the river southward
through Essex.
&&
LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
4141 7251 4156 7270
$$890
WGUS81 KBOX 270249
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
949 PM EST FRI FEB 26 2016
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Massachusetts...
Connecticut River At Montague affecting Franklin and Hampshire
Counties
...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in
Massachusetts...Connecticut...
Connecticut River At Northampton affecting Hampden and Hampshire
Counties
Connecticut River At Thompsonville affecting Hartford and Hampden
Counties
Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex
Counties
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Connecticut...
Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County
Runoff from the heavy rains of Wednesday continue to flow into the
Connecticut River. The river continues in minor flood at Montague...Northampton...
Thompsonville...Hartford and Middle Haddam.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety Message...A Flood Statement providing the latest information
in this flood event will be issued within the next 8 hours, or
earlier if needed.
Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers,
streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat
to life.
&&
MAC011-015-270319-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160227T0651Z/
/MNTM3.1.ER.160226T0015Z.160226T0430Z.160226T0727Z.NO/
949 PM EST FRI FEB 26 2016
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Connecticut River At Montague.
* At 9:30 PM Friday the stage was 27.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 2:27 AM Friday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 22.1 feet by Sunday
morning.
* Impact...At 29.0 feet...Flooding of low lying areas is expected
primarily from Montague downstream through Sunderland and Whately.
&&
LAT...LON 4273 7261 4273 7240 4243 7246 4242 7270
$$
MAC013-015-272135-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-160227T2135Z/
/NHMM3.1.ER.160226T0527Z.160227T0200Z.160227T1535Z.NO/
949 PM EST FRI FEB 26 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Northampton.
* until Saturday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:00 PM Friday the stage was 112.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 112.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
tomorrow late morning.
* Impact...At 113.0 feet...Minor flooding will affect portions of
Northampton in the vicinity of the Oxbow and Hadley along Aqua
Vitae Drive. Farming interests in Hatfield outside flood dike
protection will experience flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 4228 7270 4242 7270 4243 7246 4227 7252
$$
CTC003-MAC013-280249-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-160228T0600Z/
/TMVC3.1.ER.160226T0754Z.160227T0230Z.160228T0000Z.NO/
949 PM EST FRI FEB 26 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Thompsonville.
* until late Saturday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:30 PM Friday the stage was 5.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet...Flooding impacts low lying areas along the
Connecticut River from the Massachusetts towns of Agawam and
Longmeadow, through the northern Connecticut towns of Suffield and
Enfield.
&&
LAT...LON 4180 7273 4204 7270 4203 7261 4204 7251
4180 7259
$$
CTC003-007-280249-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-160229T1500Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.160226T1111Z.160227T1800Z.160229T0900Z.NO/
949 PM EST FRI FEB 26 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Hartford.
* until Monday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:31 PM Friday the stage was 18.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 19.5 feet by
tomorrow early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage
Monday morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Flooding is expected along the river in
portions of Wethersfield, Glastonbury, Rocky Hill and Cromwell. The
high waters and swift flows will disrupt some cross river ferry
services. Upstream of Hartford, flooding will continue to affect
portions of Windsor. Immediate river roads may become impassable in
all of these communities. Further downstream flooding will continue
to overspread sections of Portland, Middletown as well as Chester.
&&
LAT...LON 4163 7270 4180 7273 4180 7259 4164 7258
4163 7263 4164 7263
$$
CTC007-280249-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.160226T2306Z.160228T0900Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
949 PM EST FRI FEB 26 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:55 PM Friday the stage was 7.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 9.0 feet by
Sunday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At 9.5 feet...Flooding closes most of Meadow Road, Route
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
4141 7251 4156 7270
$$252
WGUS81 KBOX 270857
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
357 AM EST SAT FEB 27 2016
...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in
Massachusetts...
Connecticut River At Northampton affecting Hampden and Hampshire
Counties
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Connecticut...Massachusetts...
Connecticut River At Thompsonville affecting Hartford and Hampden
Counties
Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex
Counties
Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County
The Connecticut River remains in flood from Thompsonville to Hartford to
Middle Haddam. However river levels continue to slowly subside.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety Message...A Flood Statement providing the latest information
in this flood event will be issued within the next 8 hours, or
earlier if needed.
Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers,
streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat
to life.
&&
MAC013-015-272200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-160227T2200Z/
/NHMM3.1.ER.160226T0527Z.160227T0730Z.160227T1600Z.NO/
357 AM EST SAT FEB 27 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Northampton.
* until this afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 3:00 AM Saturday the stage was 112.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 112.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
late this morning.
* Impact...At 113.0 feet...Minor flooding will affect portions of
Northampton in the vicinity of the Oxbow and Hadley along Aqua
Vitae Drive. Farming interests in Hatfield outside flood dike
protection will experience flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 4228 7270 4242 7270 4243 7246 4227 7252
$$
CTC003-MAC013-280600-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-160228T0600Z/
/TMVC3.1.ER.160226T0754Z.160227T0830Z.160228T0000Z.NO/
357 AM EST SAT FEB 27 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Thompsonville.
* until late tonight...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 3:30 AM Saturday the stage was 5.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
this evening.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet...Flooding impacts low lying areas along the
Connecticut River from the Massachusetts towns of Agawam and
Longmeadow, through the northern Connecticut towns of Suffield and
Enfield.
&&
LAT...LON 4180 7273 4204 7270 4203 7261 4204 7251
4180 7259
$$
CTC003-007-280857-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-160229T1500Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.160226T1111Z.160227T1800Z.160229T0900Z.NO/
357 AM EST SAT FEB 27 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Hartford.
* until Monday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 3:31 AM Saturday the stage was 18.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 19.5 feet by this
afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage Monday morning.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Flooding is expected along the river in
portions of Wethersfield, Glastonbury, Rocky Hill and Cromwell. The
high waters and swift flows will disrupt some cross river ferry
services. Upstream of Hartford, flooding will continue to affect
portions of Windsor. Immediate river roads may become impassable in
all of these communities. Further downstream flooding will continue
to overspread sections of Portland, Middletown as well as Chester.
&&
LAT...LON 4163 7270 4180 7273 4180 7259 4164 7258
4163 7263 4164 7263
$$
CTC007-280857-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.160226T2306Z.160228T0900Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
357 AM EST SAT FEB 27 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 2:55 AM Saturday the stage was 7.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 9.0 feet by early
tomorrow then begin falling.
* Impact...At 9.5 feet...Flooding closes most of Meadow Road, Route
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
4141 7251 4156 7270
$$389 WGUS81 KBOX 271623 FLSBOX FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 1123 AM EST SAT FEB 27 2016 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Massachusetts... Connecticut River At Northampton affecting Hampden and Hampshire Counties THE CONNECTICUT RIVER AT NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS HAS DROPPED BELOW FLOOD STAGE AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TO RECEDE. THEREFORE...NO ADDITIONAL FLOODING IS EXPECTED. && MAC013-015-271653- /O.CAN.KBOX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-160227T2200Z/ /NHMM3.1.ER.160226T0527Z.160227T0730Z.160227T1441Z.NO/ 1123 AM EST SAT FEB 27 2016 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Connecticut River At Northampton. * At 11:00 AM Saturday the stage was 111.8 feet. * Flood stage is 112.0 feet. * Fell below flood stage at 9:41 AM Saturday. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 108.5 feet by tomorrow morning. * Impact...At 112.0 feet...Lowland flooding is expected in and around Northampton including low lying sections of the Oxbow. Minor flooding affects Hadley along Aqua Vitae Drive. In Hatfield, flooding is expected in the lowest lying sections, primarily farming interests outside flood dike protection. && LAT...LON 4228 7270 4242 7270 4243 7246 4227 7252 $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 10:13 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Hampden | 32 min |
| Feb 24, 10:32 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Franklin, Hampshire | 28 min |
| Feb 24, 11:24 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire | 36 min |
| Feb 24, 11:55 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Worcester | 50 min |
| Feb 25, 12:19 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOX | Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire | 41 min |
| Feb 25, 12:38 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Hampden | 52 min |
| Feb 25, 12:55 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOX | Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire | 50 min |
| Feb 25, 12:58 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOX | Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester | 62 min |
| Feb 25, 1:11 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | BOX | Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Worcester | 3 hr |
| Feb 25, 1:25 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | BOX | Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire | 4 hr |
| Feb 25, 1:54 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOX | Hampden | 51 min |
| Feb 25, 1:57 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOX | Hampden, Middlesex, Worcester | 48 min |
| Feb 25, 2:40 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOX | Bristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Worcester | 50 min |
| Feb 25, 2:56 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | BOX | 64 min | |
| Feb 25, 3:01 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOX | Bristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk | 59 min |
| Feb 25, 3:11 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOX | Barnstable, Bristol, Norfolk, Plymouth | 64 min |
| Feb 25, 3:52 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOX | Bristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk | 38 min |
| Feb 25, 4:11 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | BOX | Barnstable, Bristol, Plymouth | 49 min |
| Feb 25, 5:29 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | BOX | Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire | 2 hr |
| Feb 25, 7:26 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | BOX | Franklin, Hampshire | 2 hr |
| Feb 25, 8:02 AM EST | River Flood Warning | BOX | Hampden, Hampshire | 17 hr |
| Feb 25, 2:21 PM EST | River Flood Warning | BOX | Franklin, Hampshire | 44 hr |
| Feb 25, 2:21 PM EST | River Flood Warning | BOX | Hampden | 71 hr |
| Feb 25, 6:53 PM EST | Small Craft Advisory | BOX | 33 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.