Alert archive / Connecticut / River Flood Warnings in 2017
River Flood Warning 13, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this river flood warning at Apr 13, 2017, 11:28 AM EDT for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. It took effect at Apr 13, 2017, 2:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 72 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 13, 2017, 11:28 AM EDT (15:28 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 13, 2017, 2:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 16, 2017, 1:44 PM EDT
- In force
- 72 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
The radar
The Brookhaven radar (KOKX), 75 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:30 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 Connecticut River at Middle Haddam (MHDC3). The gauge peaked at 7.19 ft at Apr 15, 2017, 5:00 AM EDT.
- Action stage
- 5 ft
- Minor stage
- 7 ft
- Moderate stage
- 10.5 ft
- Major stage
- 13 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 01193050, 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.
080
WGUS41 KBOX 131528
FLWBOX
BULLETIN...IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1128 AM EDT Thu Apr 13 2017
...The National Weather Service in Taunton, MA has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Connecticut...
Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County
Run off from snow melt in the upper reaches of the Connecticut River
continue to flow down stream. The combination of this run off and the
tidal impacts on the lower Connecticut River will prompt the Connecticut
River at Middle Haddam to reach minor flood stage this afternoon.
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.
&&
CTC007-141528-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0013.170413T1800Z-170416T1400Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.170413T1800Z.170415T0700Z.170416T0800Z.UU/
1128 AM EDT Thu Apr 13 2017
The National Weather Service in Taunton, MA has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* until Sunday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:55 AM Thursday the stage was 6.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to
rise to near 7.4 feet by Saturday morning. The river will fall
below flood stage by Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet...Flooding is likely in the vicinity of Meadow
Road, Route 17A, in the Gildersleeve section of Portland. A portion
of this roadway will likely be closed. This includes the Exchange
Club of Portland Fairgrounds. Boating interests should prepare for
a period of swift river flows during this period.
&&
LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
4141 7251 4156 7270
$$
AED7 follow-up statements
198
WGUS81 KBOX 140230
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1030 PM EDT Thu Apr 13 2017
...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in
Connecticut...
Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County
Run off from snow melt in the upper reaches of the Connecticut River
continue to flow down stream. The combination of this run off and the
tidal impacts on the lower Connecticut River will prompt the Connecticut
River at Middle Haddam to reach minor flood stage again early Friday
morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety Message...A Flood Statement providing the latest information
in this flood event will be issued within the next 8 hours, or
earlier if needed.
Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers,
streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat
to life.
&&
CTC007-150230-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170416T1600Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.170413T2018Z.170415T0800Z.170416T1000Z.UU/
1030 PM EDT Thu Apr 13 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* until Sunday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:55 PM Thursday the stage was 6.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by after midnight tonight and
continue to rise to near 7.3 feet by Saturday morning.The river
will fall below flood stage by Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet...Flooding is likely in the vicinity of Meadow
Road, Route 17A, in the Gildersleeve section of Portland. A portion
of this roadway will likely be closed. This includes the Exchange
Club of Portland Fairgrounds. Boating interests should prepare for
a period of swift river flows during this period.
&&
LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
4141 7251 4156 7270
$$397
WGUS81 KBOX 141555
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1155 AM EDT Fri Apr 14 2017
...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in
Connecticut...
Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County
Run off from snow melt in the upper reaches of the Connecticut River
continue to flow down stream. The combination of this run off and the
tidal impacts on the lower Connecticut River will prompt the
Connecticut River at Middle Haddam to oscillate between flood stage
and action stage over the next 48 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.
&&
CTC007-151555-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170416T1700Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.170413T2018Z.170415T0800Z.170416T1100Z.UU/
1155 AM EDT Fri Apr 14 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* until Sunday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:55 AM Friday the stage was 6.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to
rise to near 7.4 feet by early tomorrow.The river will fall below
flood stage by Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet...Flooding is likely in the vicinity of Meadow
Road, Route 17A, in the Gildersleeve section of Portland. A portion
of this roadway will likely be closed. This includes the Exchange
Club of Portland Fairgrounds. Boating interests should prepare for
a period of swift river flows during this period.
&&
LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
4141 7251 4156 7270
$$630
WGUS81 KBOX 142152
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
552 PM EDT Fri Apr 14 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Connecticut...
Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County
Runoff from snow melt in the upper reaches of the Connecticut River
continues to flow downstream. The combination of this runoff and the
tidal variations on the lower Connecticut River will keep the river
just above flood stage until Sunday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety Message...A Flood Statement providing the latest information
in this flood event will be issued within the next 8 hours, or
earlier if needed.
Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers,
streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat
to life.
&&
CTC007-152152-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170416T1700Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.170413T2018Z.170415T0800Z.170416T1100Z.UU/
552 PM EDT Fri Apr 14 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* until Sunday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 4:55 PM Friday the stage was 7.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 7.4 feet by early
tomorrow. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet...Flooding is likely in the vicinity of Meadow
Road, Route 17A, in the Gildersleeve section of Portland. A portion
of this roadway will likely be closed. This includes the Exchange
Club of Portland Fairgrounds. Boating interests should prepare for
a period of swift river flows during this period.
&&
LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
4141 7251 4156 7270
$$
FIELD191
WGUS81 KBOX 150540
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
140 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2017
...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in
Connecticut...
Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County
Runoff from snow melt in the upper reaches of the Connecticut River
continues to flow downstream. The combination of this runoff and the
tidal variations on the lower Connecticut River will allow the river
to reach flood stage again this morning and late evening.
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.
&&
CTC007-160400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170416T0400Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.170413T2018Z.170415T0700Z.170415T2200Z.UU/
140 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* until late tonight...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 12:55 AM Saturday the stage was 7.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 7.2 feet by early
this morning. The river will fall below flood stage this evening.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet...Flooding is likely in the vicinity of Meadow
Road, Route 17A, in the Gildersleeve section of Portland. A portion
of this roadway will likely be closed. This includes the Exchange
Club of Portland Fairgrounds. Boating interests should prepare for
a period of swift river flows during this period.
&&
LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
4141 7251 4156 7270
$$579
WGUS81 KBOX 151537
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1137 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2017
...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in
Connecticut...
Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County
Runoff from snow melt in the upper reaches of the Connecticut River
continues to flow downstream. The combination of this runoff and the
tidal variations on the lower Connecticut River will allow the river
to reach flood stage this evening and tonight.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety Message...A Flood Statement providing the latest information
in this flood event will be issued within the next 8 hours, or
earlier if needed.
Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers,
streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat
to life.
&&
CTC007-161537-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170416T1600Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.170413T2018Z.170415T0835Z.170416T1000Z.UU/
1137 AM EDT Sat Apr 15 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* until Sunday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:55 AM Saturday the stage was 7.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet...Flooding is likely in the vicinity of Meadow
Road, Route 17A, in the Gildersleeve section of Portland. A portion
of this roadway will likely be closed. This includes the Exchange
Club of Portland Fairgrounds. Boating interests should prepare for
a period of swift river flows during this period.
&&
LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
4141 7251 4156 7270
$$190
WGUS81 KBOX 160303
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1103 PM EDT Sat Apr 15 2017
...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in
Connecticut...
Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County
Runoff from snow melt in the upper reaches of the Connecticut River
continues to flow downstream. The combination of this runoff and the
tidal variations on the lower Connecticut River will keep the river
above minor flood stage through Sunday morning, after which it should
drop below flood stage for the final time.
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.
&&
CTC007-161800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170416T1800Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.170413T2018Z.170415T0835Z.170416T1200Z.UU/
1103 PM EDT Sat Apr 15 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* until Sunday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:55 PM Saturday 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 7.2 feet by after
midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow
morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet...Flooding is likely in the vicinity of Meadow
Road, Route 17A, in the Gildersleeve section of Portland. A portion
of this roadway will likely be closed. This includes the Exchange
Club of Portland Fairgrounds. Boating interests should prepare for
a period of swift river flows during this period.
&&
LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
4141 7251 4156 7270
$$541
WGUS81 KBOX 161744
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
144 PM EDT Sun Apr 16 2017
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Connecticut...
Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County
The Connecticut River at Middle Haddam has fallen below flood stage. Even with tidal influences, the river is expected to remain below flood stage.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers,
streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat
to life.
&&
CTC007-161814-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-170416T1800Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.170413T2018Z.170415T0835Z.170416T1342Z.UU/
144 PM EDT Sun Apr 16 2017
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* At 12:55 PM Sunday the stage was 6.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 9:42 AM Sunday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 6.3 feet by tomorrow
morning.
&&
LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
4141 7251 4156 7270
$$Nearby
River Flood Warnings in Connecticut, 2017Every river flood warning in 2017
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.