Alert archive / Massachusetts / River Flood Warnings in 2018

River Flood Warning 39, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

November 19, 2018Middlesex County, Massachusetts

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.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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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.

actionminormoderatemajor8101211/1911/2011/2111/2211/23
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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 19, 4:08 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester33 hr
Nov 19, 3:41 PM ESTGale WatchBOX36 hr
Nov 19, 3:41 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX24 hr

Nearby

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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.