Alert archive / Connecticut / River Flood Warnings in 2017
River Flood Warning 2, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this river flood warning at Feb 28, 2017, 8:48 AM EST for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. It took effect at Feb 28, 2017, 1:00 PM EST. It was in force for 8 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 28, 2017, 8:48 AM EST (13:48 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 28, 2017, 1:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Feb 28, 2017, 9:00 PM EST
- In force
- 8 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 13:49 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 6.90 ft at Feb 28, 2017, 1:00 PM EST.
- 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.
779
WGUS81 KBOX 281348
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
848 AM EST TUE FEB 28 2017
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Connecticut...
Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex
Counties
The Connecticut River at Middle Haddam is expected to crest near
flood stage through this afternoon.
The Connecticut River level at Hartford is expected to fall
throughout the day, no longer nearing flood stage.
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.
&&
CTC003-007-281418-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170228T1527Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.170228T0138Z.170228T0630Z.170228T1001Z.NO/
848 AM EST TUE FEB 28 2017
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Connecticut River At Hartford.
* At 8:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 15.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 5:01 AM Tuesday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 13.6 feet by tomorrow
morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet...Minor flooding is expected in several low
lying areas outside levee protection in Hartford, as well as
downstream through Wethersfield and Glastonbury. Further downstream
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 4163 7270 4180 7273 4180 7259 4164 7258
4163 7263 4164 7263
$$
CTC007-010200-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0002.170228T1800Z-170301T0200Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.170228T1800Z.170228T1800Z.170228T2000Z.UU/
848 AM EST TUE FEB 28 2017
* At 7:55 AM Tuesday the stage was 6.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage this
afternoon.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet...Flooding is likely in the vicinity of Meadow
Road, Route 17A, in the Gildersleeve section of Portland. A portion
of this roadway will likely be closed. This includes the Exchange
Club of Portland Fairgrounds. Boating interests should prepare for
a period of swift river flows during this period.
&&
LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
4141 7251 4156 7270
$$1 follow-up statement
745
WGUS81 KBOX 010101
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
801 PM EST TUE FEB 28 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 crested and will continue
to fall.
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.
&&
CTC007-010131-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170301T0200Z/
/MHDC3.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
801 PM EST TUE FEB 28 2017
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* At 7:55 PM Tuesday the stage was 6.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river crested below flood stage at 6.9 feet. The
river will continue to fall to 5.2 feet by Thursday 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
$$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.