Alert archive / Massachusetts / River Flood Warnings in 2017
River Flood Warning 7, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this river flood warning at Apr 5, 2017, 1:11 PM EDT for Middlesex County, Worcester County, Massachusetts. It took effect at Apr 6, 2017, 3:34 PM EDT. It was in force for 55 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 5, 2017, 1:11 PM EDT (17:11 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 6, 2017, 3:34 PM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 8, 2017, 10:54 PM EDT
- In force
- 55 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Middlesex County, MA, Worcester County, MA
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 58 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:11 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 Assabet River at Maynard (MAYM3). The gauge peaked at 5.20 ft at Apr 7, 2017, 9:00 PM EDT.
- Action stage
- 4.5 ft
- Minor stage
- 5 ft
- Moderate stage
- 6 ft
- Major stage
- 7 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 01097000, 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.
218 WGUS41 KBOX 051711 FLWBOX BULLETIN...IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 111 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017 ...The National Weather Service in Taunton, MA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Massachusetts... Assabet River At Maynard affecting Middlesex and Worcester Counties Runoff from the rains of Tuesday have caused the Assabet River in Maynard to approach flood stage. Heavy rains expected Thursday will push the river out of its banks Thursday evening. Only minor flooding is expected at this 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. && MAC017-027-061711- /O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0007.170407T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /MAYM3.1.ER.170407T0000Z.170407T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 111 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017 The National Weather Service in Taunton, MA has issued a * Flood Warning for The Assabet River At Maynard. * from Thursday evening until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 12:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 4.9 feet. * Flood stage is 5.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...river is forecast to reach flood stage early Thursday evening. * River is forecast to crest at 5.2 feet Friday morning. * Impact...At 5.0 feet...Minor lowland and backyard flooding is likely along reaches of the river in Maynard, Concord as well as Hudson. Several river roads may also become covered in water. && LAT...LON 4236 7159 4240 7162 4250 7136 4241 7135 $$
11 follow-up statements
969
WGUS81 KBOX 052122
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
522 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Massachusetts...Rhode Island...Connecticut...
Assabet River At Maynard affecting Middlesex and Worcester Counties
Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Kent and Providence Counties
Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington
Counties
Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Bristol and Plymouth
Counties
Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers,
streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat
to life.
&&
MAC017-027-062122-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0007.170407T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MAYM3.1.ER.170407T0000Z.170407T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
522 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Assabet River At Maynard.
* from Thursday evening until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 4:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 4.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Thursday evening and continue
to rise to near 5.2 feet by early Friday morning.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet...Minor lowland and backyard flooding is likely
along reaches of the river in Maynard, Concord as well as Hudson.
Several river roads may also become covered in water.
&&
LAT...LON 4236 7159 4240 7162 4250 7136 4241 7135
$$
RIC003-007-062122-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170407T1200Z/
/CRAR1.1.ER.170407T0600Z.170407T0600Z.170407T0600Z.NO/
522 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Pawtuxet River At Cranston.
* until Friday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 4:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 8.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage early
Friday morning.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will occur along the
river as it flows through Warwick and Cranston.
&&
LAT...LON 4178 7156 4180 7139 4172 7137 4170 7155
$$
CTC011-RIC009-062122-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTR1.1.ER.170404T1650Z.170408T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
522 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Pawcatuck River At Westerly.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 7.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will fall to 7.2 feet Thursday morning, then
rise to near 7.9 feet by Friday evening.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...Floodwaters approach lowest lying homes along
Hiscox Road in Westerly. Along Route 3, flooding occurs at some
homes in French Village in Hopkinton.
&&
LAT...LON 4134 7189 4144 7188 4146 7177 4135 7174
4131 7185
$$
MAC005-023-062122-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BDGM3.1.ER.170402T0922Z.170403T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
522 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Taunton River Near Bridgewater.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 4:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 8.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain near 8.3 feet tonight
through Friday.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...Backwater flooding from the Taunton River
will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This
will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles.
Beware of the dangers of crossing flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 4182 7119 4202 7097 4194 7087 4177 7110
$$
RIC009-062121-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170408T0000Z/
/HOPR1.1.ER.170405T0800Z.170405T1115Z.170407T1800Z.NO/
522 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Wood River At Hope Valley.
* until Friday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 4:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 4.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 4.2 feet for Thursday
morning, then begin to rise during Thursday afternoon. The river is forecast to crest around the 5 foot flood stage Friday early afternoon.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet...In Richmond, floodwaters begin to pond onto
Wood River Drive. In Hopkinton off of Main Street, the Wood River
begins to flood Dow Park.
&&
LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7174 4160 7163 4144 7164
$$
NMB020
WGUS81 KBOX 060221
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1021 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017
...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in
Rhode Island...
Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Massachusetts...Rhode Island...Connecticut...
Assabet River At Maynard affecting Middlesex and Worcester Counties
Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Kent and Providence Counties
Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington
Counties
Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Bristol and Plymouth
Counties
**********************************************************
*** Insert hydromet disc/basis for issuance here!!! ***
***********************************************************
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.
&&
RIC009-070221-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170408T0600Z/
/HOPR1.1.ER.170405T0800Z.170407T1800Z.170408T0000Z.NO/
1021 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Wood River At Hope Valley.
* until late Friday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 4.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Friday morning and continue to
rise to near 5.1 feet by Friday early afternoon.The river will fall
below flood stage by Friday evening.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet...In Richmond, floodwaters begin to pond onto
Wood River Drive. In Hopkinton off of Main Street, the Wood River
begins to flood Dow Park.
&&
LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7174 4160 7163 4144 7164
$$
MAC017-027-070221-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0007.170407T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MAYM3.1.ER.170407T0000Z.170407T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Assabet River At Maynard.
* from Thursday evening until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 9:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 4.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow evening and continue
to rise to near 5.2 feet by early Friday morning.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet...Minor lowland and backyard flooding is likely
along reaches of the river in Maynard, Concord as well as Hudson.
Several river roads may also become covered in water.
&&
LAT...LON 4236 7159 4240 7162 4250 7136 4241 7135
$$
RIC003-007-070221-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170407T1200Z/
/CRAR1.1.ER.170407T0600Z.170407T0600Z.170407T0600Z.NO/
1021 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Pawtuxet River At Cranston.
* until Friday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 8.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage early
Friday morning.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will occur along the
river as it flows through Warwick and Cranston.
&&
LAT...LON 4178 7156 4180 7139 4172 7137 4170 7155
$$
CTC011-RIC009-070220-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTR1.1.ER.170404T1650Z.170408T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Pawcatuck River At Westerly.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 7.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 7.5 feet by after
midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...Floodwaters approach lowest lying homes along
Hiscox Road in Westerly. Along Route 3, flooding occurs at some
homes in French Village in Hopkinton.
&&
LAT...LON 4134 7189 4144 7188 4146 7177 4135 7174
4131 7185
$$
MAC005-023-070220-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BDGM3.1.ER.170402T0922Z.170403T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Taunton River Near Bridgewater.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 8.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 8.2 feet by early
Friday morning. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...Backwater flooding from the Taunton River
will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This
will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles.
Beware of the dangers of crossing flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 4182 7119 4202 7097 4194 7087 4177 7110
$$
RIC009-070220-
/O.ROU.KBOX.HY.S.0000.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WODR1.N.UU.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
1021 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017
Forecast information for
Pawcatuck River At Wood River Jct.
* At 9:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 4.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to near 4.7 feet Friday morning.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet...Floodwaters begin to spread onto Driftwood
Drive in Charlestown.
&&
LAT...LON 4137 7177 4145 7179 4148 7160 4139 7158
$$387
WGUS81 KBOX 060226
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1026 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Massachusetts...Rhode Island...Connecticut...
Assabet River At Maynard affecting Middlesex and Worcester Counties
Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Kent and Providence Counties
Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington
Counties
Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Bristol and Plymouth
Counties
Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County
While several rivers have temporarily dropped below flood stage, additional
heavy rain is expected Thursday into Thursday evening. These rivers will
once again respond and rise above flood stage once again late Thursday
into Friday.
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.
&&
MAC017-027-070226-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0007.170407T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MAYM3.1.ER.170407T0000Z.170407T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1026 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Assabet River At Maynard.
* from Thursday evening until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 9:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 4.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Thursday evening and continue
to rise to near 5.2 feet by early Friday morning.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet...Minor lowland and backyard flooding is likely
along reaches of the river in Maynard, Concord as well as Hudson.
Several river roads may also become covered in water.
&&
LAT...LON 4236 7159 4240 7162 4250 7136 4241 7135
$$
RIC003-007-070226-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170407T1200Z/
/CRAR1.1.ER.170407T0600Z.170407T0600Z.170407T0600Z.NO/
1026 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Pawtuxet River At Cranston.
* until Friday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 8.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage early
Friday morning.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will occur along the
river as it flows through Warwick and Cranston.
&&
LAT...LON 4178 7156 4180 7139 4172 7137 4170 7155
$$
CTC011-RIC009-070226-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTR1.1.ER.170404T1650Z.170408T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1026 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Pawcatuck River At Westerly.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 7.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will remain above flood stage and crest around
7.9 feet later Friday.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...Floodwaters approach lowest lying homes along
Hiscox Road in Westerly. Along Route 3, flooding occurs at some
homes in French Village in Hopkinton.
&&
LAT...LON 4134 7189 4144 7188 4146 7177 4135 7174
4131 7185
$$
MAC005-023-070226-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BDGM3.1.ER.170402T0922Z.170403T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1026 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Taunton River Near Bridgewater.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 8.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will remain just above flood stage through
Friday morning. Additional rises may be possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...Backwater flooding from the Taunton River
will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This
will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles.
Beware of the dangers of crossing flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 4182 7119 4202 7097 4194 7087 4177 7110
$$
RIC009-070226-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170408T0600Z/
/HOPR1.1.ER.170405T0800Z.170407T1800Z.170408T0000Z.NO/
1026 PM EDT Wed Apr 5 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Wood River At Hope Valley.
* until late Friday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 4.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Friday morning
to around 5.1 feet.The river will fall below flood stage by Friday evening.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet...In Richmond, floodwaters begin to pond onto
Wood River Drive. In Hopkinton off of Main Street, the Wood River
begins to flood Dow Park.
&&
LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7174 4160 7163 4144 7164
$$
Frank481
WGUS81 KBOX 061832
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
232 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017
...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in
Massachusetts...Rhode Island...
Assabet River At Maynard affecting Middlesex and Worcester Counties
Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Kent and Providence Counties
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Connecticut...Rhode Island...Massachusetts...
Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex
Counties
Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County
Pawcatuck River At Wood River Jct affecting Washington County
Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington
Counties
Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Bristol and Plymouth
Counties
Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County
Heavy rains today, in addition from rain events over the past week
and a half, continue bring rises in the area main stem rivers.
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.
&&
MAC017-027-071832-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0007.170406T1934Z-000000T0000Z/
/MAYM3.1.ER.170406T1934Z.170407T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
232 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Assabet River At Maynard.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 2:15 PM Thursday the stage was 5.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and
continue to rise to near 5.3 feet by after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet...Minor lowland and backyard flooding is likely
along reaches of the river in Maynard, Concord as well as Hudson.
Several river roads may also become covered in water.
&&
LAT...LON 4236 7159 4240 7162 4250 7136 4241 7135
$$
RIC003-007-071832-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170408T0000Z/
/CRAR1.1.ER.170406T2332Z.170407T0600Z.170407T1800Z.NO/
232 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Pawtuxet River At Cranston.
* until Friday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 1:45 PM Thursday the stage was 7.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to
rise to near 9.5 feet by after midnight tonight.The river will fall
below flood stage by tomorrow early afternoon.
* Impact...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.
&&
LAT...LON 4178 7156 4180 7139 4172 7137 4170 7155
$$
CTC003-007-071832-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0008.170407T2100Z-000000T0000Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.170407T2100Z.170409T0800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
232 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Hartford.
* from Friday afternoon until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 1:30 PM Thursday the stage was 14.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow afternoon and
continue to rise to near 18.1 feet by Sunday morning. Additional
rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Flooding of low lying areas below Hartford
is expected, especially in areas that are outside of levee
protection. Flooding also affects low lying areas upstream of
Hartford, including a portion of Windsor where the Farmington River
empties into the Connecticut River. Further downstream flooding is
expected in low lying sections along the Connecticut River from
Wethersfield and Glastonbury downstream through Cromwell,
Middletown and Portland. Boating interests should prepare for swift
river flows.
&&
LAT...LON 4163 7270 4180 7273 4180 7259 4164 7258
4163 7263 4164 7263
$$
CTC007-071832-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0009.170407T0200Z-000000T0000Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.170407T0200Z.170409T0400Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
232 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* from this evening until further notice...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 1:55 PM Thursday the stage was 6.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...Flooding is expected in low lying sections
along the Connecticut River from Wethersfield and Glastonbury
downstream through Cromwell, Middletown and Portland. Boating
interests should prepare for a period of swift river flows.
&&
LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
4141 7251 4156 7270
$$
RIC009-071832-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0010.170407T1200Z-170409T0600Z/
/WODR1.1.ER.170407T1200Z.170407T1800Z.170409T0000Z.NO/
232 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Pawcatuck River At Wood River Jct.
* from Friday morning to late Saturday night...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 1:45 PM Thursday the stage was 4.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow morning and continue
to rise to near 5.1 feet by tomorrow early afternoon.The river will
fall below flood stage by Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet...Floodwaters begin to spread onto Driftwood
Drive in Charlestown.
&&
LAT...LON 4137 7177 4145 7179 4148 7160 4139 7158
$$
CTC011-RIC009-071831-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTR1.1.ER.170404T1650Z.170407T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
232 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Pawcatuck River At Westerly.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 2:00 PM Thursday the stage was 7.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 8.2 feet by this
evening.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Lowland flooding is anticipated from
Hopkinton downriver through Westerly, Stonington and New
Stonington. Lowest lying homes along Hiscox Road in Westerly are
inundated by floodwaters. Along Route 3, flooding occurs at homes
in French Village in Hopkinton. Follow the advice of local
officials, and evacuate if asked to do so. Floodwaters may inundate
Route 49 by the North Stonington and Stonington town line.
&&
LAT...LON 4134 7189 4144 7188 4146 7177 4135 7174
4131 7185
$$
MAC005-023-071831-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BDGM3.1.ER.170402T0922Z.170403T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
232 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Taunton River Near Bridgewater.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 1:45 PM Thursday the stage was 7.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and
continue to rise to near 8.4 feet by early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...Backwater flooding from the Taunton River
will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This
will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles.
Beware of the dangers of crossing flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 4182 7119 4202 7097 4194 7087 4177 7110
$$
RIC009-071831-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170408T0600Z/
/HOPR1.1.ER.170405T0800Z.170407T1800Z.170408T0000Z.NO/
232 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Wood River At Hope Valley.
* until late Friday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 1:15 PM Thursday the stage was 4.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tomorrow morning and continue
to rise to near 5.1 feet by tomorrow early afternoon.The river will
fall below flood stage by tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet...In Richmond, floodwaters begin to pond onto
Wood River Drive. In Hopkinton off of Main Street, the Wood River
begins to flood Dow Park.
&&
LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7174 4160 7163 4144 7164
$$153
WGUS81 KBOX 070309
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1109 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Rhode
Island...
Pawcatuck River At Wood River Jct affecting Washington County
Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County
...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in
Massachusetts...Rhode Island...
Assabet River At Maynard affecting Middlesex and Worcester Counties
Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Kent and Providence Counties
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Connecticut...Massachusetts...Rhode Island...
Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex
Counties
Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County
Sudbury River At Saxonville affecting Middlesex County
Charles River At Dover affecting Middlesex and Norfolk Counties
Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington
Counties
Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Bristol and Plymouth
Counties
Runoff from our recent heavy rain will continue to result in minor
river flooding across several locations. Below is an updated forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety Message...A Flood Statement providing the latest information
in this flood event will be issued within the next 8 hours, or
earlier if needed.
Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers,
streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat
to life.
&&
RIC009-070339-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-170409T0600Z/
/WODR1.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1109 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Pawcatuck River At Wood River Jct.
* At 9:45 PM Thursday the stage was 4.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest below flood stage with a value of
4.8 feet Friday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 4137 7177 4145 7179 4148 7160 4139 7158
$$
RIC009-070339-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170408T0600Z/
/HOPR1.N.ER.170405T0800Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1109 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Wood River At Hope Valley.
* At 10:15 PM Thursday the stage was 4.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will crest below flood stage with a value of
4.6 feet Friday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7174 4160 7163 4144 7164
$$
MAC017-027-080308-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170409T1200Z/
/MAYM3.1.ER.170406T2330Z.170407T1200Z.170409T0600Z.NO/
1109 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Assabet River At Maynard.
* until Sunday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:15 PM Thursday the stage was 5.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 5.2 feet by
Friday morning. The river will fall below flood stage early
Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet...Minor lowland and backyard flooding is likely
along reaches of the river in Maynard, Concord as well as Hudson.
Several river roads may also become covered in water.
&&
LAT...LON 4236 7159 4240 7162 4250 7136 4241 7135
$$
RIC003-007-080308-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170409T0800Z/
/CRAR1.1.ER.170407T0800Z.170408T0000Z.170409T0200Z.NO/
1109 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Pawtuxet River At Cranston.
* until late Saturday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:45 PM Thursday the stage was 8.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early Friday and continue to
rise to near 9.8 feet by Friday evening.The river will fall below
flood stage by Saturday night.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...Flooding will occur along Pioneer Avenue,
Bellows Street and Venturi Avenue in Warwick. Some homes are
impacted on Avery Road and Wellington Avenue in Cranston.
&&
LAT...LON 4178 7156 4180 7139 4172 7137 4170 7155
$$
CTC003-007-080308-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0008.170407T2100Z-000000T0000Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.170407T2100Z.170409T0800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1109 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Hartford.
* from Friday afternoon until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 10:30 PM Thursday the stage was 14.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Friday afternoon and
continue to rise to near 18.1 feet by Sunday morning. Additional
rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Flooding of low lying areas below Hartford
is expected, especially in areas that are outside of levee
protection. Flooding also affects low lying areas upstream of
Hartford, including a portion of Windsor where the Farmington River
empties into the Connecticut River. Further downstream flooding is
expected in low lying sections along the Connecticut River from
Wethersfield and Glastonbury downstream through Cromwell,
Middletown and Portland. Boating interests should prepare for swift
river flows.
&&
LAT...LON 4163 7270 4180 7273 4180 7259 4164 7258
4163 7263 4164 7263
$$
CTC007-080308-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.170407T0030Z.170409T0400Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1109 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:55 PM Thursday the stage was 7.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will remain above flood stage with additional
rises into the weekend
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...Flooding is expected in low lying sections
along the Connecticut River from Wethersfield and Glastonbury
downstream through Cromwell, Middletown and Portland. Boating
interests should prepare for a period of swift river flows.
&&
LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
4141 7251 4156 7270
$$
MAC017-080308-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0011.170407T1800Z-170408T1800Z/
/SAXM3.1.ER.170407T1800Z.170407T1800Z.170408T1200Z.NO/
1109 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Sudbury River At Saxonville.
* from Friday afternoon to Saturday afternoon...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 10:15 PM Thursday the stage was 9.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage
Friday morning and remain there before dropping below flood stage late
Saturday.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...Flooding will affect low lying areas along
the river in Wayland, including a portion of Shore Road and Pelham
Island Road near Heards Pond.
&&
LAT...LON 4227 7140 4230 7145 4248 7139 4245 7129
$$
MAC017-021-080308-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0012.170407T0600Z-170408T0600Z/
/DOVM3.1.ER.170407T0600Z.170407T0600Z.170408T0000Z.NO/
1109 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Charles River At Dover.
* until late Friday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:45 PM Thursday the stage was 4.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage by early Friday
morning before dropping on Saturday.
* Impact...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.
&&
LAT...LON 4210 7138 4216 7145 4235 7126 4226 7116
$$
CTC011-RIC009-080308-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTR1.1.ER.170404T1650Z.170407T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1109 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Pawcatuck River At Westerly.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 PM Thursday the stage was 7.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 7.6 feet by
Friday morning. The river will then slowly fall but remain above
flood stage into the weekend.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...Floodwaters approach lowest lying homes along
Hiscox Road in Westerly. Along Route 3, flooding occurs at some
homes in French Village in Hopkinton.
&&
LAT...LON 4134 7189 4144 7188 4146 7177 4135 7174
4131 7185
$$
MAC005-023-080308-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BDGM3.1.ER.170402T0922Z.170403T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1109 PM EDT Thu Apr 6 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Taunton River Near Bridgewater.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:45 PM Thursday the stage was 8.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 8.5 feet by early
Saturday morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Backwater flooding from the Taunton River
will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This
will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles for
an extended period of time. Beware of the dangers of crossing
flooded roadways. The water may be deeper than you think.
Floodwaters have the ability to damage roadways. Heed the advice of
local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so.
&&
LAT...LON 4182 7119 4202 7097 4194 7087 4177 7110
$$
Frank298
WGUS81 KBOX 071036
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
636 AM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017
...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in
Connecticut...Massachusetts...Rhode Island...
Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex
Counties
Assabet River At Maynard affecting Middlesex and Worcester Counties
Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Kent and Providence Counties
Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington
Counties
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Connecticut...Massachusetts...
Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County
Sudbury River At Saxonville affecting Middlesex County
Charles River At Dover affecting Middlesex and Norfolk Counties
Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Bristol and Plymouth
Counties
Heavy rains from yesterday, in addition to rain events over the past
week, have caused some area rivers to rise near and above 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.
&&
CTC003-007-081036-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0008.170408T0700Z-000000T0000Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.170408T0700Z.170410T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
636 AM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Hartford.
* from late tonight until further notice...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 5:30 AM Friday the stage was 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early tomorrow and continue to
rise to near 17.6 feet by Sunday evening. Additional rises are
possible thereafter.
* Impact...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. Further downstream flooding is
expected in low lying sections along the Connecticut River from
Wethersfield and Glastonbury downstream through Cromwell,
Middletown and Portland. Boating interests should prepare for swift
river flows.
&&
LAT...LON 4163 7270 4180 7273 4180 7259 4164 7258
4163 7263 4164 7263
$$
MAC017-027-081036-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170409T0600Z/
/MAYM3.1.ER.170406T2330Z.170407T0745Z.170409T0000Z.NO/
636 AM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Assabet River At Maynard.
* until late Saturday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5:15 AM Friday the stage was 5.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 5.1 feet by this
morning. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet...Minor lowland and backyard flooding is likely
along reaches of the river in Maynard, Concord as well as Hudson.
Several river roads may also become covered in water.
&&
LAT...LON 4236 7159 4240 7162 4250 7136 4241 7135
$$
RIC003-007-081036-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170408T2100Z/
/CRAR1.1.ER.170407T2100Z.170408T0000Z.170408T1500Z.NO/
636 AM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Pawtuxet River At Cranston.
* until Saturday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5:45 AM Friday the stage was 8.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and
continue to rise to near 9.1 feet by this evening.The river will
fall below flood stage by tomorrow late morning.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding will occur along the
river as it flows through Warwick and Cranston.
&&
LAT...LON 4178 7156 4180 7139 4172 7137 4170 7155
$$
CTC011-RIC009-081036-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170410T0000Z/
/WSTR1.1.ER.170404T1650Z.170407T0015Z.170409T1800Z.NO/
636 AM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Pawcatuck River At Westerly.
* until Sunday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:00 AM Friday the stage was 7.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 7.7 feet by this
morning. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday early
afternoon.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...Floodwaters approach lowest lying homes along
Hiscox Road in Westerly. Along Route 3, flooding occurs at some
homes in French Village in Hopkinton.
&&
LAT...LON 4134 7189 4144 7188 4146 7177 4135 7174
4131 7185
$$
CTC007-081036-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.170407T0030Z.170410T0300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
636 AM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5:55 AM Friday the stage was 7.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...Flooding is expected in low lying sections
along the Connecticut River from Wethersfield and Glastonbury
downstream through Cromwell, Middletown and Portland. Boating
interests should prepare for a period of swift river flows.
&&
LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
4141 7251 4156 7270
$$
MAC017-081036-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0011.170407T1800Z-170408T1800Z/
/SAXM3.1.ER.170407T1800Z.170407T1800Z.170408T1200Z.NO/
636 AM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Sudbury River At Saxonville.
* from this afternoon to Saturday afternoon...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 5:15 AM Friday the stage was 9.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage this
afternoon.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...Flooding will affect low lying areas along
the river in Wayland, including a portion of Shore Road and Pelham
Island Road near Heards Pond.
&&
LAT...LON 4227 7140 4230 7145 4248 7139 4245 7129
$$
MAC017-021-080600-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-170408T0600Z/
/DOVM3.1.ER.170407T1200Z.170407T1200Z.170408T0000Z.NO/
636 AM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Charles River At Dover.
* until late tonight...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5:45 AM Friday the stage was 5.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage this
morning.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet...People living along the Charles River should
prepare for flooding of low lying areas along the river.
Susceptible locations include low lying areas along Fisher Street
in Needham and a small area on the South Natick and Wellesley line
along River Street.
&&
LAT...LON 4210 7138 4216 7145 4235 7126 4226 7116
$$
MAC005-023-081036-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BDGM3.1.ER.170402T0922Z.170408T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
636 AM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Taunton River Near Bridgewater.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5:45 AM Friday the stage was 8.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 9.2 feet by after
midnight tonight then begin falling.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Backwater flooding from the Taunton River
will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This
will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles for
an extended period of time. Beware of the dangers of crossing
flooded roadways. The water may be deeper than you think.
Floodwaters have the ability to damage roadways. Heed the advice of
local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so.
&&
LAT...LON 4182 7119 4202 7097 4194 7087 4177 7110
$$874
WGUS81 KBOX 071615
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1215 PM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017
...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in
Connecticut...Massachusetts...Rhode Island...
Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex
Counties
Assabet River At Maynard affecting Middlesex and Worcester Counties
Charles River At Dover affecting Middlesex and Norfolk Counties
Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington
Counties
Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Bristol and Plymouth
Counties
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Connecticut...
Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County
Heavy rains from yesterday, in addition to rain events over the past
week, have caused some area rivers to rise near and or above flood
stage. With dry weather expected this weekend, area rivers will
slowly recede. However the lower Connecticut River and Merrimack
River will be slower to recede.
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.
&&
CTC003-007-081615-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0008.170408T0200Z-000000T0000Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.170408T0200Z.170409T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1215 PM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Hartford.
* from this evening until further notice...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 12:01 PM Friday the stage was 15.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise
to near 18.0 feet by Sunday early afternoon.
* Impact...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. Further downstream flooding is
expected in low lying sections along the Connecticut River from
Wethersfield and Glastonbury downstream through Cromwell,
Middletown and Portland. Boating interests should prepare for swift
river flows.
&&
LAT...LON 4163 7270 4180 7273 4180 7259 4164 7258
4163 7263 4164 7263
$$
MAC017-027-081615-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170409T1500Z/
/MAYM3.1.ER.170406T2330Z.170408T0600Z.170409T0900Z.NO/
1215 PM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Assabet River At Maynard.
* until Sunday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:15 AM Friday the stage was 5.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 5.3 feet by after
midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday
morning.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet...Minor lowland and backyard flooding is likely
along reaches of the river in Maynard, Concord as well as Hudson.
Several river roads may also become covered in water.
&&
LAT...LON 4236 7159 4240 7162 4250 7136 4241 7135
$$
MAC017-021-081615-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-170409T1800Z/
/DOVM3.1.ER.170407T1800Z.170407T1800Z.170409T1200Z.NO/
1215 PM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Charles River At Dover.
* until Sunday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:45 AM Friday the stage was 4.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage this
afternoon.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet...People living along the Charles River should
prepare for flooding of low lying areas along the river.
Susceptible locations include low lying areas along Fisher Street
in Needham and a small area on the South Natick and Wellesley line
along River Street.
&&
LAT...LON 4210 7138 4216 7145 4235 7126 4226 7116
$$
CTC011-RIC009-081615-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170409T1800Z/
/WSTR1.1.ER.170404T1650Z.170407T0015Z.170409T1200Z.NO/
1215 PM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Pawcatuck River At Westerly.
* until Sunday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:00 AM Friday the stage was 7.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 7.7 feet by this
evening. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...Floodwaters approach lowest lying homes along
Hiscox Road in Westerly. Along Route 3, flooding occurs at some
homes in French Village in Hopkinton.
&&
LAT...LON 4134 7189 4144 7188 4146 7177 4135 7174
4131 7185
$$
MAC005-023-081614-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170410T0800Z/
/BDGM3.1.ER.170402T0922Z.170408T0600Z.170410T0200Z.NO/
1215 PM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Taunton River Near Bridgewater.
* until late Sunday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:45 AM Friday the stage was 8.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 9.0 feet by after
midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday
before midnight.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Backwater flooding from the Taunton River
will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This
will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles for
an extended period of time. Beware of the dangers of crossing
flooded roadways. The water may be deeper than you think.
Floodwaters have the ability to damage roadways. Heed the advice of
local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so.
&&
LAT...LON 4182 7119 4202 7097 4194 7087 4177 7110
$$
CTC007-081614-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.170407T0030Z.170410T0300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1215 PM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:55 AM Friday the stage was 7.4 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
tonight.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...Flooding is expected in low lying sections
along the Connecticut River from Wethersfield and Glastonbury
downstream through Cromwell, Middletown and Portland. Boating
interests should prepare for a period of swift river flows.
&&
LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
4141 7251 4156 7270
$$947
WGUS81 KBOX 072237
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
637 PM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Massachusetts...
Charles River At Dover affecting Middlesex and Norfolk Counties
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Connecticut...Massachusetts...Rhode Island...
Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex
Counties
Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County
Assabet River At Maynard affecting Middlesex and Worcester Counties
Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington
Counties
Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Bristol and Plymouth
Counties
Heavy rains from yesterday, in addition to rain events over the past
week, have caused some area rivers to rise near and or above flood
stage. With dry weather expected this weekend, area rivers will
slowly recede. However the lower Connecticut River and Merrimack
River will be slower to recede due to snowmelt in the upper reaches
of their basins. The Charles River at Dover has now fallen to
below flood stage and that Warning is cancelled.
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.
&&
MAC017-021-072307-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-170409T1800Z/
/DOVM3.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
637 PM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Charles River At Dover.
* At 5:45 PM Friday the stage was 4.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river crested below flood stage at 5.0 feet. The
river will continue to fall slowly through tomorrow morning.
* Impact...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.
&&
LAT...LON 4210 7138 4216 7145 4235 7126 4226 7116
$$
CTC003-007-082237-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0008.170408T0200Z-000000T0000Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.170408T0200Z.170409T1700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
637 PM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Hartford.
* from this evening until further notice...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 6:15 PM Friday the stage was 15.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise
to near 18.0 feet by Sunday early afternoon.
* Impact...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. Further downstream flooding is
expected in low lying sections along the Connecticut River from
Wethersfield and Glastonbury downstream through Cromwell,
Middletown and Portland. Boating interests should prepare for swift
river flows.
&&
LAT...LON 4163 7270 4180 7273 4180 7259 4164 7258
4163 7263 4164 7263
$$
CTC007-082237-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.170407T0030Z.170410T0300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
637 PM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5:55 PM Friday the stage was 7.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Continue to rise to near 8.4 feet by late Sunday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...Flooding is expected in low lying sections
along the Connecticut River from Wethersfield and Glastonbury
downstream through Cromwell, Middletown and Portland. Boating
interests should prepare for a period of swift river flows.
&&
LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
4141 7251 4156 7270
$$
MAC017-027-082236-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170409T1500Z/
/MAYM3.1.ER.170406T2330Z.170408T0600Z.170409T0900Z.NO/
637 PM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Assabet River At Maynard.
* until Sunday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5:15 PM Friday the stage was 5.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 5.3 feet after
midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday
morning.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet...Minor lowland and backyard flooding is likely
along reaches of the river in Maynard, Concord as well as Hudson.
Several river roads may also become covered in water.
&&
LAT...LON 4236 7159 4240 7162 4250 7136 4241 7135
$$
CTC011-RIC009-082236-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170409T1800Z/
/WSTR1.1.ER.170404T1650Z.170407T0015Z.170409T1200Z.NO/
637 PM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Pawcatuck River At Westerly.
* until Sunday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:00 PM Friday the stage was 7.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will fluctuate around 7.4 feet through
tonight, slowly recede Saturday, then fall to below flood stage
Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding occurs along the
Pawcatuck River. Along Route 3 in Hopkinton, floodwaters encroach
on lowest lying homes in French Village.
&&
LAT...LON 4134 7189 4144 7188 4146 7177 4135 7174
4131 7185
$$
MAC005-023-082236-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170410T0800Z/
/BDGM3.1.ER.170402T0922Z.170408T0600Z.170410T0200Z.NO/
637 PM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Taunton River Near Bridgewater.
* until late Sunday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5:45 PM Friday the stage was 8.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 9.0 feet after
midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday
before midnight.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Backwater flooding from the Taunton River
will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This
will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles for
an extended period of time. Beware of the dangers of crossing
flooded roadways. The water may be deeper than you think.
Floodwaters have the ability to damage roadways. Heed the advice of
local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so.
&&
LAT...LON 4182 7119 4202 7097 4194 7087 4177 7110
$$635
WGUS81 KBOX 080247
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1047 PM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017
...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in
Massachusetts...
Assabet River At Maynard affecting Middlesex and Worcester Counties
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Connecticut...Rhode Island...Massachusetts...
Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex
Counties
Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County
Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington
Counties
Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Bristol and Plymouth
Counties
Runnoff from our recent heavy rain coupled with snowmelt in northern
New England will result in minor river flooding at these locations
into the weekend.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety Message...A Flood Statement providing the latest information
in this flood event will be issued within the next 8 hours, or
earlier if needed.
Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers,
streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat
to life.
&&
MAC017-027-090247-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170409T1200Z/
/MAYM3.1.ER.170406T2330Z.170408T0130Z.170409T0600Z.NO/
1047 PM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Assabet River At Maynard.
* until Sunday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:15 PM Friday the stage was 5.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will remain just above flood stage
through Saturday. The river will fall below flood stage early
Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet...Minor lowland and backyard flooding is likely
along reaches of the river in Maynard, Concord as well as Hudson.
Several river roads may also become covered in water.
&&
LAT...LON 4236 7159 4240 7162 4250 7136 4241 7135
$$
CTC003-007-090247-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.170408T0400Z.170409T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1047 PM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Hartford.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:16 PM Friday the stage was 15.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by early Saturday morning
and continue to rise to near 17.6 feet by Sunday morning.
* Impact...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. Further downstream flooding is
expected in low lying sections along the Connecticut River from
Wethersfield and Glastonbury downstream through Cromwell,
Middletown and Portland. Boating interests should prepare for swift
river flows.
&&
LAT...LON 4163 7270 4180 7273 4180 7259 4164 7258
4163 7263 4164 7263
$$
CTC007-090247-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.170407T0030Z.170410T0400Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1047 PM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:55 PM Friday the stage was 7.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to rise slowly and crest at
8.3 feet very early Monday morning.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...Flooding is expected in low lying sections
along the Connecticut River from Wethersfield and Glastonbury
downstream through Cromwell, Middletown and Portland. Boating
interests should prepare for a period of swift river flows.
&&
LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
4141 7251 4156 7270
$$
CTC011-RIC009-090247-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170409T1800Z/
/WSTR1.1.ER.170404T1650Z.170407T0015Z.170409T1200Z.NO/
1047 PM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Pawcatuck River At Westerly.
* until Sunday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 PM Friday the stage was 7.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to around 7.3 feet by Saturday morning.
The river will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding occurs along the
Pawcatuck River. Along Route 3 in Hopkinton, floodwaters encroach
on lowest lying homes in French Village.
&&
LAT...LON 4134 7189 4144 7188 4146 7177 4135 7174
4131 7185
$$
MAC005-023-090247-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170410T0800Z/
/BDGM3.1.ER.170402T0922Z.170408T0600Z.170410T0200Z.NO/
1047 PM EDT Fri Apr 7 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Taunton River Near Bridgewater.
* until late Sunday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:45 PM Friday the stage was 8.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 9.0 feet by
early Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday
night.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Backwater flooding from the Taunton River
will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This
will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles for
an extended period of time. Beware of the dangers of crossing
flooded roadways. The water may be deeper than you think.
Floodwaters have the ability to damage roadways. Heed the advice of
local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so.
&&
LAT...LON 4182 7119 4202 7097 4194 7087 4177 7110
$$
Frank062
WGUS81 KBOX 081539
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1139 AM EDT Sat Apr 8 2017
...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in
Connecticut...Rhode Island...Massachusetts...
Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex
Counties
Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington
Counties
Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Bristol and Plymouth
Counties
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Connecticut...Massachusetts...
Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County
Assabet River At Maynard affecting Middlesex and Worcester Counties
Runnoff from our recent heavy rain coupled with snowmelt in northern
New England will result in minor river flooding at these locations
through the weekend.
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.
&&
CTC003-007-091539-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170411T0300Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.170408T0408Z.170409T0600Z.170410T2100Z.NO/
1139 AM EDT Sat Apr 8 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Hartford.
* until Monday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:16 AM Saturday the stage was 16.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 17.3 feet by
after midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage
Monday afternoon.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet...Lowland flooding is expected along the
Connecticut River from Hartford through Wethersfield and
Glastonbury, primarily outside of levee protection. This will
affect several riverside roadways as well as several park and
recreational facilities. Further downstream flooding is expected in
low lying sections along the Connecticut River from Wethersfield
and Glastonbury downstream through Cromwell, Middletown and
Portland.
&&
LAT...LON 4163 7270 4180 7273 4180 7259 4164 7258
4163 7263 4164 7263
$$
CTC011-RIC009-091200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170409T1200Z/
/WSTR1.1.ER.170404T1650Z.170407T0015Z.170409T0600Z.NO/
1139 AM EDT Sat Apr 8 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Pawcatuck River At Westerly.
* until Sunday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:00 AM Saturday the stage was 7.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 7.1 feet by this
evening. The river will fall below flood stage after midnight
tonight.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding occurs along the
Pawcatuck River. Along Route 3 in Hopkinton, floodwaters encroach
on lowest lying homes in French Village.
&&
LAT...LON 4134 7189 4144 7188 4146 7177 4135 7174
4131 7185
$$
MAC005-023-091539-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170411T0000Z/
/BDGM3.1.ER.170402T0922Z.170408T1315Z.170410T1800Z.NO/
1139 AM EDT Sat Apr 8 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Taunton River Near Bridgewater.
* until Monday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:45 AM Saturday the stage was 9.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
Monday early afternoon.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Backwater flooding from the Taunton River
will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This
will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles for
an extended period of time. Beware of the dangers of crossing
flooded roadways. The water may be deeper than you think.
Floodwaters have the ability to damage roadways. Heed the advice of
local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so.
&&
LAT...LON 4182 7119 4202 7097 4194 7087 4177 7110
$$
CTC007-091539-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.170407T0030Z.170410T0400Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1139 AM EDT Sat Apr 8 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:55 AM Saturday the stage was 7.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 7.4 feet by this
afternoon.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...Flooding is expected in low lying sections
along the Connecticut River from Wethersfield and Glastonbury
downstream through Cromwell, Middletown and Portland. Boating
interests should prepare for a period of swift river flows.
&&
LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
4141 7251 4156 7270
$$
MAC017-027-091200-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170409T1200Z/
/MAYM3.1.ER.170406T2330Z.170408T0130Z.170409T0600Z.NO/
1139 AM EDT Sat Apr 8 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Assabet River At Maynard.
* until Sunday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:15 AM Saturday the stage was 5.2 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
after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet...Minor lowland and backyard flooding is likely
along reaches of the river in Maynard, Concord as well as Hudson.
Several river roads may also become covered in water.
&&
LAT...LON 4236 7159 4240 7162 4250 7136 4241 7135
$$599
WGUS81 KBOX 090254
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1054 PM EDT Sat Apr 8 2017
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Massachusetts...
Assabet River At Maynard affecting Middlesex and Worcester Counties
...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in
Connecticut...Rhode Island...Massachusetts...
Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex
Counties
Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County
Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington
Counties
Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Bristol and Plymouth
Counties
Minor river floooding was still occurring in a few locations from the recent heavy rainfall coupled with snow melt across northern New England.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety Message...A Flood Statement providing the latest information
in this flood event will be issued within the next 8 hours, or
earlier if needed.
Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers,
streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat
to life.
&&
MAC017-027-090324-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170409T1200Z/
/MAYM3.1.ER.170406T2330Z.170408T0130Z.170409T0133Z.NO/
1054 PM EDT Sat Apr 8 2017
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Assabet River At Maynard.
* At 10:15 PM Saturday the stage was 4.97 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 9:33 PM Saturday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 4.3 feet by Monday
morning.
&&
LAT...LON 4236 7159 4240 7162 4250 7136 4241 7135
$$
CTC003-007-100254-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-170410T1400Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.170408T0408Z.170409T0500Z.170410T0800Z.NO/
1054 PM EDT Sat Apr 8 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Hartford.
* until Monday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:30 PM Saturday 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 rise to 17.2 feet early Sunday morning.
The river will then fall below flood stage Monday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet...Lowland flooding is expected along the
Connecticut River from Hartford through Wethersfield and
Glastonbury, primarily outside of levee protection. This will
affect several riverside roadways as well as several park and
recreational facilities. Further downstream flooding is expected in
low lying sections along the Connecticut River from Wethersfield
and Glastonbury downstream through Cromwell, Middletown and
Portland.
&&
LAT...LON 4163 7270 4180 7273 4180 7259 4164 7258
4163 7263 4164 7263
$$
CTC007-100254-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170411T1500Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.170407T0030Z.170409T1600Z.170411T0900Z.UU/
1054 PM EDT Sat Apr 8 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* until Tuesday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:55 PM Saturday the stage was 7.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 7.9 feet by
Sunday. The river will begin to fall on Monday and finally
drop below flood stage Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...Flooding is expected in low lying sections
along the Connecticut River from Wethersfield and Glastonbury
downstream through Cromwell, Middletown and Portland. Boating
interests should prepare for a period of swift river flows.
&&
LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
4141 7251 4156 7270
$$
CTC011-RIC009-091800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170409T1800Z/
/WSTR1.1.ER.170404T1650Z.170407T0015Z.170409T1200Z.NO/
1054 PM EDT Sat Apr 8 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Pawcatuck River At Westerly.
* until Sunday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 PM Saturday the stage was 7.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will hold steady around flood stage into Sunday
morning before dropping below flood stage sometime Sunday night.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding occurs along the
Pawcatuck River. Along Route 3 in Hopkinton, floodwaters encroach
on lowest lying homes in French Village.
&&
LAT...LON 4134 7189 4144 7188 4146 7177 4135 7174
4131 7185
$$
MAC005-023-100253-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170410T1800Z/
/BDGM3.1.ER.170402T0922Z.170408T1315Z.170410T1200Z.NO/
1054 PM EDT Sat Apr 8 2017
The Flood Warning continues for
The Taunton River Near Bridgewater.
* until Monday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:45 PM Saturday the stage was 8.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to slowly fall and finally
drop below flood stage by Monday morning.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Backwater flooding from the Taunton River
will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This
will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles for
an extended period of time. Beware of the dangers of crossing
flooded roadways. The water may be deeper than you think.
Floodwaters have the ability to damage roadways. Heed the advice of
local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so.
&&
LAT...LON 4182 7119 4202 7097 4194 7087 4177 7110
$$
FrankThe office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 4:25 AM EDT | Gale Watch | BOX | 23 hr | |
| Apr 5, 5:12 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | BOX | 10 hr |
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