Alert archive / Massachusetts / River Flood Warnings in 2018
River Flood Warning 39, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this river flood warning at Nov 19, 2018, 4:11 PM EST for Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was in force for 67 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2018, 4:11 PM EST (21:11 UTC)
- Expired
- Nov 22, 2018, 11:24 AM EST
- In force
- 67 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Middlesex County, MA
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 49 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:12 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Sudbury River at Saxonville (SAXM3). The gauge peaked at 10.21 ft at Nov 20, 2018, 4:00 PM EST.
- Action stage
- 8.5 ft
- Minor stage
- 10 ft
- Moderate stage
- 12 ft
- Major stage
- 13 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 01098530, 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.
822 WGUS41 KBOX 192111 FLWBOX Bulletin...Immediate broadcast requested Flood Warning National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 411 PM EST Mon Nov 19 2018 ...The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton, MA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Massachusetts... Sudbury River At Saxonville affecting Middlesex County Minor flooding will persist along the Sudbury River through Tuesday 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. && MAC017-202110- /O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0039.181119T2111Z-181121T0000Z/ /SAXM3.1.ER.181119T1900Z.181120T0000Z.181120T1800Z.NO/ 411 PM EST Mon Nov 19 2018 The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton, MA has issued a * Flood Warning for The Sudbury River At Saxonville. * until Tuesday evening...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:15 PM Monday the stage was 10.0 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 10.1 feet by this evening. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow 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 $$
9 follow-up statements
575 WGUS81 KBOX 200242 FLSBOX Flood Statement National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 942 PM EST Mon Nov 19 2018 ...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in Massachusetts... Sudbury River At Saxonville affecting Middlesex County Charles River At Dover affecting Middlesex and Norfolk Counties PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety Message...A Flood Statement providing the latest information in this flood event will be issued within the next 8 hours, or earlier if needed. Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers, streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat to life. && MAC017-210240- /O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-181122T0600Z/ /SAXM3.1.ER.181119T1900Z.181121T0000Z.181122T0000Z.NO/ 942 PM EST Mon Nov 19 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Sudbury River At Saxonville. * until late Wednesday night...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:15 PM Monday the stage was 10.0 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by after midnight tonight and continue to rise to near 10.1 feet by tomorrow evening.The river will fall below flood stage by Wednesday evening. * Impact...At 10.0 feet...Flooding will affect low lying areas along the river in Wayland, including a portion of Shore Road and Pelham Island Road near Heards Pond. && LAT...LON 4227 7140 4230 7145 4248 7139 4245 7129 $$ MAC017-021-210240- /O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-181122T0000Z/ /DOVM3.1.ER.181116T0845Z.181117T0147Z.181121T1800Z.NO/ 942 PM EST Mon Nov 19 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Charles River At Dover. * until Wednesday evening...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:45 PM Monday 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 tomorrow early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage Wednesday early 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 $$
216 WGUS81 KBOX 201111 FLSBOX Flood Statement National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 611 AM EST Tue Nov 20 2018 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Massachusetts... Sudbury River At Saxonville affecting Middlesex County Charles River At Dover affecting Middlesex and Norfolk Counties PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety Message...A Flood Statement providing the latest information in this flood event will be issued within the next 8 hours, or earlier if needed. Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers, streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat to life. && MAC017-211110- /O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-181122T0600Z/ /SAXM3.1.ER.181119T1900Z.181121T0600Z.181122T0000Z.NO/ 611 AM EST Tue Nov 20 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Sudbury River At Saxonville. * until late Wednesday night...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 5:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 10.0 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will rise to near 10.1 feet by tonight.The river will fall below flood stage by tomorrow evening. * Impact...At 10.0 feet...Flooding will affect low lying areas along the river in Wayland, including a portion of Shore Road and Pelham Island Road near Heards Pond. && LAT...LON 4227 7140 4230 7145 4248 7139 4245 7129 $$ MAC017-021-211110- /O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-181122T0000Z/ /DOVM3.1.ER.181116T0845Z.181117T0147Z.181121T1800Z.NO/ 611 AM EST Tue Nov 20 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Charles River At Dover. * until Wednesday evening...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 5:45 AM Tuesday the stage was 5.0 feet. * Flood stage is 5.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will rise to near 5.1 feet by this afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow early 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 $$ Frank
605 WGUS81 KBOX 201633 FLSBOX Flood Statement National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1133 AM EST Tue Nov 20 2018 ...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in Massachusetts... Sudbury River At Saxonville affecting Middlesex County Charles River At Dover affecting Middlesex and Norfolk Counties PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety Message...A Flood Statement providing the latest information in this flood event will be issued within the next 12 hours, or earlier if needed. Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers, streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat to life. && MAC017-211632- /O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-181123T0000Z/ /SAXM3.1.ER.181119T1900Z.181121T0000Z.181122T1800Z.NO/ 1133 AM EST Tue Nov 20 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Sudbury River At Saxonville. * until Thursday evening...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 10.1 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 10.3 feet by this evening. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday early afternoon. * Impact...At 10.0 feet...Flooding will affect low lying areas along the river in Wayland, including a portion of Shore Road and Pelham Island Road near Heards Pond. && LAT...LON 4227 7140 4230 7145 4248 7139 4245 7129 $$ MAC017-021-211632- /O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-181121T1800Z/ /DOVM3.1.ER.181116T0845Z.181117T0147Z.181121T1200Z.NO/ 1133 AM EST Tue Nov 20 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Charles River At Dover. * until Wednesday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10:45 AM Tuesday the stage was 5.0 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 evening. The river will fall below flood stage 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 $$ NMB
291 WGUS81 KBOX 210129 FLSBOX Flood Statement National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 829 PM EST Tue Nov 20 2018 ...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in Massachusetts... Sudbury River At Saxonville affecting Middlesex County ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Massachusetts... Charles River At Dover affecting Middlesex and Norfolk Counties PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety Message...A Flood Statement providing the latest information in this flood event will be issued within the next 8 hours, or earlier if needed. Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers, streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat to life. && MAC017-220129- /O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-181122T1800Z/ /SAXM3.1.ER.181119T1900Z.181120T2315Z.181122T1200Z.NO/ 829 PM EST Tue Nov 20 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Sudbury River At Saxonville. * until Thursday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 10.2 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by Thursday morning. * Impact...At 10.0 feet...Flooding will affect low lying areas along the river in Wayland, including a portion of Shore Road and Pelham Island Road near Heards Pond. && LAT...LON 4227 7140 4230 7145 4248 7139 4245 7129 $$ MAC017-021-211800- /O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-181121T1800Z/ /DOVM3.1.ER.181116T0845Z.181117T0147Z.181121T1200Z.NO/ 829 PM EST Tue Nov 20 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Charles River At Dover. * until Wednesday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 5.0 feet. * Flood stage is 5.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 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 $$
329 WGUS81 KBOX 210955 FLSBOX Flood Statement National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 455 AM EST Wed Nov 21 2018 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Massachusetts... Sudbury River At Saxonville affecting Middlesex County Charles River At Dover affecting Middlesex and Norfolk Counties PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety Message...A Flood Statement providing the latest information in this flood event will be issued within the next 8 hours, or earlier if needed. Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers, streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat to life. && MAC017-220954- /O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-181122T1800Z/ /SAXM3.1.ER.181119T1900Z.181120T2315Z.181122T1200Z.NO/ 455 AM EST Wed Nov 21 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Sudbury River At Saxonville. * until Thursday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 4:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 10.2 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will remain around 10.2 feet this morning. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. * Impact...At 10.0 feet...Flooding will affect low lying areas along the river in Wayland, including a portion of Shore Road and Pelham Island Road near Heards Pond. && LAT...LON 4227 7140 4230 7145 4248 7139 4245 7129 $$ MAC017-021-211800- /O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-181121T1800Z/ /DOVM3.1.ER.181116T0845Z.181117T0147Z.181121T1200Z.NO/ 455 AM EST Wed Nov 21 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Charles River At Dover. * until this afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 5.0 feet. * Flood stage is 5.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to remain at flood stage this morning but fall below flood stage later today or tonight. * 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 $$ Frank
841 WGUS81 KBOX 211738 FLSBOX Flood Statement National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1238 PM EST Wed Nov 21 2018 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Massachusetts... Charles River At Dover affecting Middlesex and Norfolk Counties ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Massachusetts... Sudbury River At Saxonville affecting Middlesex County River levels and flows will continue to decrease as dry and cold weather prevails into Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety Message...A Flood Statement providing the latest information in this flood event will be issued within the next 8 hours, or earlier if needed. Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers, streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat to life. && MAC017-021-211808- /O.CAN.KBOX.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-181121T1800Z/ /DOVM3.1.ER.181116T0845Z.181117T0147Z.181121T0545Z.NO/ 1238 PM EST Wed Nov 21 2018 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Charles River At Dover. * At 11:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 4.9 feet. * Flood stage is 5.0 feet. * Fell below flood stage at 12:45 AM Wednesday. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 4.7 feet by tomorrow morning. * Impact...At 5.0 feet...People living along the Charles River should prepare for flooding of low lying areas along the river. Susceptible locations include low lying areas along Fisher Street in Needham and a small area on the South Natick and Wellesley line along River Street. && LAT...LON 4210 7138 4216 7145 4235 7126 4226 7116 $$ MAC017-221737- /O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-181122T1800Z/ /SAXM3.1.ER.181119T1900Z.181120T2315Z.181122T1200Z.NO/ 1238 PM EST Wed Nov 21 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Sudbury River At Saxonville. * until Thursday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 12:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 10.1 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 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 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 $$
372 WGUS81 KBOX 220142 FLSBOX Flood Statement National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 842 PM EST Wed Nov 21 2018 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Massachusetts... Sudbury River At Saxonville affecting Middlesex County PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety Message...A Flood Statement providing the latest information in this flood event will be issued within the next 8 hours, or earlier if needed. Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers, streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat to life. && MAC017-221800- /O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-181122T1800Z/ /SAXM3.1.ER.181119T1900Z.181120T2315Z.181122T1200Z.NO/ 842 PM EST Wed Nov 21 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Sudbury River At Saxonville. * until Thursday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 10.1 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by tomorrow morning. * Impact...At 10.0 feet...Flooding will affect low lying areas along the river in Wayland, including a portion of Shore Road and Pelham Island Road near Heards Pond. && LAT...LON 4227 7140 4230 7145 4248 7139 4245 7129 $$
181 WGUS81 KBOX 220817 FLSBOX Flood Statement National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 317 AM EST Thu Nov 22 2018 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Massachusetts... Sudbury River At Saxonville affecting Middlesex County 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. && MAC017-221800- /O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-181122T1800Z/ /SAXM3.1.ER.181119T1900Z.181120T2315Z.181122T1200Z.NO/ 317 AM EST Thu Nov 22 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Sudbury River At Saxonville. * until this afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2:15 AM Thursday the stage was 10.0 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage later today. * 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 $$ Frank
615 WGUS81 KBOX 221624 FLSBOX Flood Statement National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1124 AM EST Thu Nov 22 2018 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Massachusetts... Sudbury River At Saxonville affecting Middlesex County PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety Message...A Flood Statement providing the latest information in this flood event will be issued within the next 8 hours, or earlier if needed. Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers, streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat to life. && MAC017-221654- /O.CAN.KBOX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-181122T1800Z/ /SAXM3.1.ER.181119T1900Z.181120T2315Z.181122T1045Z.NO/ 1124 AM EST Thu Nov 22 2018 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Sudbury River At Saxonville. * At 10:15 AM Thursday the stage was 9.9 feet. * Flood stage is 10.0 feet. * Fell below flood stage at 5:45 AM Thursday. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 9.7 feet by tomorrow morning. * Impact...At 10.0 feet...Flooding will affect low lying areas along the river in Wayland, including a portion of Shore Road and Pelham Island Road near Heards Pond. && LAT...LON 4227 7140 4230 7145 4248 7139 4245 7129 $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 4:08 AM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | BOX | Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester | 33 hr |
| Nov 19, 3:41 PM EST | Gale Watch | BOX | 36 hr | |
| Nov 19, 3:41 PM EST | Small Craft Advisory | BOX | 24 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.