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River Flood Warning 13, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

April 13, 2017Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

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

County Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT

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.

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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            

$$

AED
7 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            

$$
FIELD
191 
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            

$$

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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.