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River Flood Warning 49, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

December 21, 2018Hampden County, Massachusetts; Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this river flood warning at Dec 21, 2018, 12:17 PM EST for Hampden County, Massachusetts; Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. It took effect at Dec 22, 2018, 5:21 PM EST. It was in force for 43 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Dec 21, 2018, 12:17 PM EST (17:17 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 22, 2018, 5:21 PM EST
Expired
Dec 24, 2018, 11:58 AM EST
In force
43 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Moderate

Counties Capitol Planning Region, CT, Hampden County, MA

The radar

The Brookhaven radar (KOKX), 118 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:20 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Connecticut River at Thompsonville (TMVC3). The gauge peaked at 15.28 ft at Dec 23, 2018, 1:00 PM EST.

actionminormoderate101512/2112/2212/2312/2412/25
Action stage
14 ft
Minor stage
15 ft
Moderate stage
17 ft
Major stage
19 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 01184000, 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.

069 
WGUS41 KBOX 211717
FLWBOX


Bulletin...Immediate broadcast requested
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1217 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

...The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton, MA has issued a 
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Massachusetts...
Connecticut...

  Connecticut River At Montague affecting Franklin and Hampshire 
  Counties
  Connecticut River At Northampton affecting Hampden and Hampshire 
  Counties
  Connecticut River At Thompsonville affecting Hartford and Hampden 
  Counties

Heavy rainfall will result in sharp rises on area rivers with flooding 
expected to begin on Saturday for the Connecticut River at Montague, 
Northampton and Thompsonville.


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.



&&

MAC011-015-221716-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0047.181222T1540Z-181224T0331Z/
/MNTM3.1.ER.181222T1540Z.181223T0600Z.181223T2131Z.NO/
1217 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton, MA has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Connecticut River At Montague.
* from Saturday morning to Sunday evening...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At 11:30 AM Friday the stage was 14.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by tomorrow late 
  morning and continue to rise to near 31.7 feet by early Sunday 
  morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet...Flooding of low lying areas outside of levee
  protection is likely from Greenfield through Hatfield.

&&

LAT...LON 4273 7261 4273 7240 4243 7246 4242 7270


$$

MAC013-015-221716-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0048.181222T1734Z-181224T1424Z/
/NHMM3.2.ER.181222T1734Z.181223T1200Z.181224T0824Z.NO/
1217 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton, MA has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Connecticut River At Northampton.
* from Saturday afternoon to Monday morning...or until the warning is
  cancelled.
* At 11:00 AM Friday the stage was 105.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 112.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by tomorrow early 
  afternoon and continue to rise to near 115.0 feet by Sunday 
  morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Monday morning.
* Impact...At 115.0 feet...Flooding affects a large portion of the 
  Oxbow in Northampton. Flood waters also reach Route 5, a portion of
  which may be impassable. Flooding spreads across the lower lying 
  sections of Southampton and parts of Hadley. In Hatfield, back 
  water from the Connecticut River will push the Mill River over its 
  banks, flooding parts of Valley Street and surrounding areas.

&&

LAT...LON 4228 7270 4242 7270 4243 7246 4227 7252


$$

CTC003-MAC013-221716-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0049.181222T2221Z-000000T0000Z/
/TMVC3.2.ER.181222T2221Z.181223T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1217 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton, MA has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Connecticut River At Thompsonville.
* from Saturday afternoon until further notice...or until the warning
  is cancelled.
* At 11:30 AM Friday the stage was 9.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by tomorrow 
  afternoon and continue to rise to near 17.0 feet by Sunday early 
  afternoon.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet...Flooding will become more widespread along 
  the Connecticut River from the Massachusetts towns of Agawam and 
  Longmeadow, through the northern Connecticut towns of Suffield and 
  Enfield.

&&

LAT...LON 4180 7273 4204 7270 4203 7261 4204 7251
      4180 7259                      

$$
8 follow-up statements
208 
WGUS81 KBOX 220409
FLSBOX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1109 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018


...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in 
Massachusetts...Connecticut...

  Connecticut River At Northampton affecting Hampden and Hampshire 
  Counties
  Connecticut River At Thompsonville affecting Hartford and Hampden 
  Counties
  Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex 
  Counties
  Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County


Water from a combination of heavy rain today and melting snow
upstream continues to funnel through the Connecticut river
both in Massachusetts and Connecticut.  This will lead to 
flooding in the river over the next 48 to 72 hours.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety Message...A Flood Statement providing the latest information 
in this flood event will be issued within the next 8 hours, or 
earlier if needed.

Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers, 
streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat
to life.



&&

MAC013-015-230408-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0048.181223T0515Z-181223T2024Z/
/NHMM3.1.ER.181223T0515Z.181223T1200Z.181223T1424Z.NO/
1109 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Connecticut River At Northampton.
* from late Saturday night to Sunday afternoon...or until the warning
  is cancelled.
* At 10:00 PM Friday the stage was 106.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 112.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by early Sunday 
  morning and continue to rise to near 112.2 feet by Sunday 
  morning.The river will fall below flood stage by late Sunday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 112.0 feet...Lowland flooding is expected in and around 
  Northampton including low lying sections of the Oxbow. Minor 
  flooding affects Hadley along Aqua Vitae Drive. In Hatfield, 
  flooding is expected in the lowest lying sections, primarily 
  farming interests outside flood dike protection.

&&

LAT...LON 4228 7270 4242 7270 4243 7246 4227 7252


$$

CTC003-MAC013-230408-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0049.181223T0600Z-181224T1200Z/
/TMVC3.1.ER.181223T0600Z.181223T1200Z.181224T0600Z.NO/
1109 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Connecticut River At Thompsonville.
* from late Saturday night to Monday morning...or until the warning 
  is cancelled.
* At 10:30 PM Friday the stage was 11.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by early Sunday 
  morning and continue to rise to near 15.3 feet by Sunday 
  morning.The river will fall below flood stage by early Monday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Lowland flooding will begin along the 
  Connecticut River near Thompsonville.

&&

LAT...LON 4180 7273 4204 7270 4203 7261 4204 7251
      4180 7259                      

$$

CTC003-007-230408-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0050.181223T0200Z-000000T0000Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.181223T0200Z.181224T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1109 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Connecticut River At Hartford.
* from Saturday evening until further notice...or until the warning 
  is cancelled.
* At 10:30 PM Friday the stage was 8.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by tomorrow late 
  evening and continue to rise to near 19.6 feet by Sunday before 
  midnight.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Flooding is expected along the river in 
  portions of Wethersfield, Glastonbury, Rocky Hill and Cromwell. The
  high waters and swift flows will disrupt some cross river ferry 
  services. Upstream of Hartford, flooding will continue to affect 
  portions of Windsor. Immediate river roads may become impassable in
  all of these communities. Further downstream flooding will continue
  to overspread sections of Portland, Middletown as well as Chester. 

&&

LAT...LON 4163 7270 4180 7273 4180 7259 4164 7258
      4163 7263 4164 7263            

$$

CTC007-230408-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0051.181223T1300Z-000000T0000Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.181223T1300Z.181224T1900Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1109 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* from Sunday morning until further notice...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At 10:55 PM Friday the stage was 5.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Impact...At 9.5 feet...Flooding closes most of Meadow Road, Route 
  17A, in the Gildersleeve section of Portland. Flooding impacts the 
  Middletown Marina and Meadow Farms. In Cromwell, portions of River 
  Road will be closed. In Rocky Hill, parts of Meadow Road will be 
  impassable for a time. Flooding continues along the river southward
  through Essex.

&&

LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
      4141 7251 4156 7270            

$$
856 
WGUS81 KBOX 220908
FLSBOX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
408 AM EST Sat Dec 22 2018


...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Massachusetts...Connecticut...
  Connecticut River At Northampton affecting Hampden and Hampshire 
  Counties
  Connecticut River At Thompsonville affecting Hartford and Hampden 
  Counties
  Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex 
  Counties
  Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County

Water from a combination of heavy rain today and melting snow
upstream continues to funnel through the Connecticut river
both in Massachusetts and Connecticut.  This will lead to 
flooding in the river over the next 48 to 72 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety Message...A Flood Statement providing the latest information 
in this flood event will be issued within the next 8 hours, or 
earlier if needed.

Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers, 
streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat
to life.



&&

MAC013-015-230907-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0048.181223T0515Z-181223T2024Z/
/NHMM3.1.ER.181223T0515Z.181223T1200Z.181223T1424Z.NO/
408 AM EST Sat Dec 22 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Connecticut River At Northampton.
* from late tonight to Sunday afternoon...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  3:00 AM Saturday the stage was 108.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 112.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by after midnight 
  tonight and continue to rise to near 112.2 feet by tomorrow 
  morning.The river will fall below flood stage by tomorrow late 
  morning.
* Impact...At 112.0 feet...Lowland flooding is expected in and around 
  Northampton including low lying sections of the Oxbow. Minor 
  flooding affects Hadley along Aqua Vitae Drive. In Hatfield, 
  flooding is expected in the lowest lying sections, primarily 
  farming interests outside flood dike protection.

&&

LAT...LON 4228 7270 4242 7270 4243 7246 4227 7252


$$

CTC003-MAC013-230907-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0049.181223T0600Z-181224T1200Z/
/TMVC3.1.ER.181223T0600Z.181223T1200Z.181224T0600Z.NO/
408 AM EST Sat Dec 22 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Connecticut River At Thompsonville.
* from late tonight to Monday morning...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  3:30 AM Saturday the stage was 12.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by after midnight 
  tonight and continue to rise to near 15.3 feet by tomorrow 
  morning.The river will fall below flood stage by early Monday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Lowland flooding will begin along the 
  Connecticut River near Thompsonville.

&&

LAT...LON 4180 7273 4204 7270 4203 7261 4204 7251
      4180 7259                      

$$

CTC003-007-230907-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0050.181223T0200Z-000000T0000Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.181223T0200Z.181224T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
408 AM EST Sat Dec 22 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Connecticut River At Hartford.
* from this evening until further notice...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  3:30 AM Saturday the stage was 10.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by tonight and 
  continue to rise to near 19.6 feet by tomorrow late evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Flooding is expected along the river in 
  portions of Wethersfield, Glastonbury, Rocky Hill and Cromwell. The
  high waters and swift flows will disrupt some cross river ferry 
  services. Upstream of Hartford, flooding will continue to affect 
  portions of Windsor. Immediate river roads may become impassable in
  all of these communities. Further downstream flooding will continue
  to overspread sections of Portland, Middletown as well as Chester. 

&&

LAT...LON 4163 7270 4180 7273 4180 7259 4164 7258
      4163 7263 4164 7263            

$$

CTC007-230907-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0051.181223T1300Z-000000T0000Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.181223T1300Z.181224T1900Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
408 AM EST Sat Dec 22 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* from Sunday morning until further notice...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  3:55 AM Saturday the stage was 4.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Impact...At 9.5 feet...Flooding closes most of Meadow Road, Route 
  17A, in the Gildersleeve section of Portland. Flooding impacts the 
  Middletown Marina and Meadow Farms. In Cromwell, portions of River 
  Road will be closed. In Rocky Hill, parts of Meadow Road will be 
  impassable for a time. Flooding continues along the river southward
  through Essex.

&&

LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
      4141 7251 4156 7270            

$$
938 
WGUS81 KBOX 221707
FLSBOX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1207 PM EST Sat Dec 22 2018


...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in 
Connecticut...Massachusetts...

  Connecticut River At Thompsonville affecting Hartford and Hampden 
  Counties
  Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex 
  Counties
  Connecticut River At Middle Haddam 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.



&&

CTC003-MAC013-231706-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0049.181223T1200Z-181223T1800Z/
/TMVC3.1.ER.181223T1200Z.181223T1200Z.181223T1200Z.NO/
1207 PM EST Sat Dec 22 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Connecticut River At Thompsonville.
* from Sunday morning to Sunday afternoon...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At 11:30 AM Saturday the stage was 13.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage 
  tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Lowland flooding will begin along the 
  Connecticut River near Thompsonville.

&&

LAT...LON 4180 7273 4204 7270 4203 7261 4204 7251
      4180 7259                      

$$

CTC003-007-231706-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0050.181223T0330Z-181225T1600Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.181223T0330Z.181223T2300Z.181225T1000Z.NO/
1207 PM EST Sat Dec 22 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Connecticut River At Hartford.
* from this evening to Tuesday morning...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At 11:30 AM Saturday the stage was 13.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by tonight and 
  continue to rise to near 18.4 feet by tomorrow evening.The river 
  will fall below flood stage by Tuesday 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            

$$

CTC007-231706-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0051.181223T1530Z-000000T0000Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.181223T1530Z.181224T1800Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1207 PM EST Sat Dec 22 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* from Sunday morning until further notice...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At 11:55 AM Saturday the stage was 6.6 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            

$$
296 
WGUS81 KBOX 230247
FLSBOX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
947 PM EST Sat Dec 22 2018


...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Connecticut...Massachusetts...
  Connecticut River At Thompsonville affecting Hartford and Hampden 
  Counties
  Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex 
  Counties
  Connecticut River At Middle Haddam 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.



&&

CTC003-MAC013-231800-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0049.181223T1200Z-181223T1800Z/
/TMVC3.1.ER.181223T1200Z.181223T1200Z.181223T1200Z.NO/
947 PM EST Sat Dec 22 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Connecticut River At Thompsonville.
* from Sunday morning to Sunday afternoon...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  9:30 PM Saturday the stage was 14.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage 
  tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Lowland flooding will begin along the 
  Connecticut River near Thompsonville.

&&

LAT...LON 4180 7273 4204 7270 4203 7261 4204 7251
      4180 7259                      

$$

CTC003-007-240246-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0050.181223T0330Z-181225T1600Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.181223T0330Z.181223T2300Z.181225T1000Z.NO/
947 PM EST Sat Dec 22 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Connecticut River At Hartford.
* until Tuesday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:30 PM Saturday the stage was 15.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by tonight and 
  continue to rise to near 18.4 feet by tomorrow evening.The river 
  will fall below flood stage by Tuesday 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            

$$

CTC007-240246-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0051.181223T1530Z-000000T0000Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.181223T1530Z.181224T1800Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
947 PM EST Sat Dec 22 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* from Sunday morning until further notice...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  8:55 PM Saturday the stage was 6.1 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            

$$
131 
WGUS81 KBOX 230918
FLSBOX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
418 AM EST Sun Dec 23 2018


...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in 
Connecticut...Massachusetts...

  Connecticut River At Thompsonville affecting Hartford and Hampden 
  Counties
  Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex 
  Counties
  Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County

Water continues to filter through the Connecticut River from
recent rainfall, leading to minor flooding across the lower
portions of the river.

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-MAC013-240918-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0049.181223T0916Z-181224T1200Z/
/TMVC3.1.ER.181223T0645Z.181223T1800Z.181224T0600Z.NO/
418 AM EST Sun Dec 23 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Connecticut River At Thompsonville.
* until Monday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  3:30 AM Sunday the stage was 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.3 feet by this
  afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage after midnight 
  tonight.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Lowland flooding will begin along the 
  Connecticut River near Thompsonville.

&&

LAT...LON 4180 7273 4204 7270 4203 7261 4204 7251
      4180 7259                      

$$

CTC003-007-240918-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.181223T0400Z.181224T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
418 AM EST Sun Dec 23 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Connecticut River At Hartford.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  3:30 AM Sunday 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 19.1 feet by 
  after midnight tonight then begin falling.
* Impact...At 19.0 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 
  closes most of Meadow Road, Route 17A, in Portland. Flooding 
  impacts the Middletown Marina and Meadow Farms. In Cromwell, 
  portions of River Road will be closed. Flooding continues along the
  river through Essex.

&&

LAT...LON 4163 7270 4180 7273 4180 7259 4164 7258
      4163 7263 4164 7263            

$$

CTC007-240918-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0051.181223T1600Z-000000T0000Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.181223T1600Z.181224T1900Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
418 AM EST Sun Dec 23 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* from this morning until further notice...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  3:55 AM Sunday the stage was 6.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Impact...At 9.5 feet...Flooding closes most of Meadow Road, Route 
  17A, in the Gildersleeve section of Portland. Flooding impacts the 
  Middletown Marina and Meadow Farms. In Cromwell, portions of River 
  Road will be closed. In Rocky Hill, parts of Meadow Road will be 
  impassable for a time. Flooding continues along the river southward
  through Essex.

&&

LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
      4141 7251 4156 7270            

$$
424 
WGUS81 KBOX 231726
FLSBOX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1226 PM EST Sun Dec 23 2018


...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in 
Connecticut...Massachusetts...

  Connecticut River At Thompsonville affecting Hartford and Hampden 
  Counties
  Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex 
  Counties
  Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County

Water continues to filter through the Connecticut River from
the recent rainfall December 21-22, leading to minor flooding across 
the lower portions of the river.
  

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-MAC013-240900-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-181224T0900Z/
/TMVC3.1.ER.181223T0645Z.181223T1515Z.181224T0300Z.NO/
1226 PM EST Sun Dec 23 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Connecticut River At Thompsonville.
* until late tonight...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:31 AM Sunday the stage was 15.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tonight.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Lowland flooding will begin along the 
  Connecticut River near Thompsonville.

&&

LAT...LON 4180 7273 4204 7270 4203 7261 4204 7251
      4180 7259                      

$$

CTC003-007-241725-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-181225T2100Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.181223T0400Z.181224T0500Z.181225T1500Z.NO/
1226 PM EST Sun Dec 23 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Connecticut River At Hartford.
* until Tuesday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:30 AM Sunday the stage was 17.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 18.7 feet around 
  midnight tonight. The river will fall below flood stage late 
  Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 19.0 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 
  closes most of Meadow Road, Route 17 A, in Portland. Flooding 
  impacts the Middletown Marina and Meadow Farms. In Cromwell, 
  portions of River Road will be closed. Flooding continues along the
  river through Essex.

&&

LAT...LON 4163 7270 4180 7273 4180 7259 4164 7258
      4163 7263 4164 7263            

$$

CTC007-241725-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-181226T1300Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.181223T1415Z.181224T1800Z.181226T0700Z.UU/
1226 PM EST Sun Dec 23 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* until Wednesday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:55 AM Sunday the stage was 7.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 8.6 feet by 
  tomorrow early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage 
  early Wednesday 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            

$$
072 
WGUS81 KBOX 240156
FLSBOX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
856 PM EST Sun Dec 23 2018


...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in 
Connecticut...Massachusetts...

  Connecticut River At Thompsonville affecting Hartford and Hampden 
  Counties
  Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex 
  Counties
  Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County

Water from the rains during the past 48 to 72 hours will continue to
work down across the lower reaches of the Connecticut river leading 
to minor flooding through the mid week.
  
 
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-MAC013-241800-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-181224T1800Z/
/TMVC3.1.ER.181223T0645Z.181223T2300Z.181224T1200Z.NO/
856 PM EST Sun Dec 23 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Connecticut River At Thompsonville.
* until Monday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:30 PM Sunday the stage was 15.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 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 15.0 feet...Lowland flooding will begin along the 
  Connecticut River near Thompsonville.

&&

LAT...LON 4180 7273 4204 7270 4203 7261 4204 7251
      4180 7259                      

$$

CTC003-007-250156-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-181226T0700Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.181223T0400Z.181224T0800Z.181226T0100Z.NO/
856 PM EST Sun Dec 23 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Connecticut River At Hartford.
* until late Tuesday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:30 PM Sunday the stage was 18.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 18.8 feet by 
  early tomorrow. The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday 
  evening.
* Impact...At 19.0 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 
  closes most of Meadow Road, Route 17A, in Portland. Flooding 
  impacts the Middletown Marina and Meadow Farms. In Cromwell, 
  portions of River Road will be closed. Flooding continues along the
  river through Essex.

&&

LAT...LON 4163 7270 4180 7273 4180 7259 4164 7258
      4163 7263 4164 7263            

$$

CTC007-250156-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-181227T0500Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.181223T1415Z.181224T1900Z.181226T2300Z.UU/
856 PM EST Sun Dec 23 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* until late Wednesday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:55 PM Sunday the stage was 7.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 8.8 feet by 
  tomorrow early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage 
  Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 9.5 feet...Flooding closes most of Meadow Road, Route 
  17A, in the Gildersleeve section of Portland. Flooding impacts the 
  Middletown Marina and Meadow Farms. In Cromwell, portions of River 
  Road will be closed. In Rocky Hill, parts of Meadow Road will be 
  impassable for a time. Flooding continues along the river southward
  through Essex.

&&

LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
      4141 7251 4156 7270            

$$
766 
WGUS81 KBOX 241658
FLSBOX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1158 AM EST Mon Dec 24 2018

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Connecticut...Massachusetts...

  Connecticut River At Thompsonville affecting Hartford and Hampden 
  Counties

...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in 
Connecticut...

  Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex 
  Counties
  Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County


Water continues to filter through the Connecticut River from
the recent rainfall December 21-22, leading to minor flooding across 
the lower portions of the river. The gage at Thompsonville has 
fallen below flood stage thus the warning there is cancelled. The 
gages further south at Hartford and Middle Haddam remain above 
flood stage thus warnings continue. 


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-MAC013-241728-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-181224T1800Z/
/TMVC3.1.ER.181223T0645Z.181223T2300Z.181224T1301Z.NO/
1158 AM EST Mon Dec 24 2018

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Connecticut River At Thompsonville.
* At 11:30 AM Monday the stage was 14.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at  8:01 AM Monday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 13.7 feet by tomorrow
  morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Lowland flooding will begin along the 
  Connecticut River near Thompsonville.

&&

LAT...LON 4180 7273 4204 7270 4203 7261 4204 7251
      4180 7259                      

$$

CTC003-007-251658-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-181226T0300Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.181223T0400Z.181224T1300Z.181225T2100Z.NO/
1158 AM EST Mon Dec 24 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Connecticut River At Hartford.
* until Tuesday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:30 AM Monday the stage was 18.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 19.0 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 
  closes most of Meadow Road, Route 17 A, in Portland. Flooding 
  impacts the Middletown Marina and Meadow Farms. In Cromwell, 
  portions of River Road will be closed. Flooding continues along the
  river through Essex.

&&

LAT...LON 4163 7270 4180 7273 4180 7259 4164 7258
      4163 7263 4164 7263            

$$

CTC007-251658-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0051.000000T0000Z-181226T1830Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.181223T1415Z.181224T1800Z.181226T1230Z.UU/
1158 AM EST Mon Dec 24 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* until Wednesday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:55 AM Monday the stage was 8.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 8.8 feet by this 
  afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 9.5 feet...Flooding closes most of Meadow Road, Route 
  17 A, in the Gildersleeve section of Portland. Flooding impacts the 
  Middletown Marina and Meadow Farms. In Cromwell, portions of River 
  Road will be closed. In Rocky Hill, parts of Meadow Road will be 
  impassable for a time. Flooding continues along the river southward
  through Essex.

&&

LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
      4141 7251 4156 7270            

$$

KAB

The office that day

Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 21, 9:36 AM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire3 hr
Dec 21, 12:13 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire3 hr
Dec 21, 12:17 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningBOXFranklin, Hampshire16 hr
Dec 21, 12:17 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningBOXHampden, Hampshire24 hr
Dec 21, 3:13 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire5 hr
Dec 21, 4:55 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningBOX35 min
Dec 21, 4:57 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementBOXDukes, Plymouth33 min
Dec 21, 11:45 AM ESTAreal Flood WarningBOXCapitol Planning Region3 hr
Dec 21, 3:22 PM ESTAreal Flood WarningBOXCapitol Planning Region7 hr
Dec 21, 6:29 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningBOXCapitol Planning Region, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region4 days
Dec 21, 6:29 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningBOXLower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region5 days
Dec 21, 6:29 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningBOXCapitol Planning Region18 hr

Nearby

River Flood Warnings in Massachusetts, 2018River Flood Warnings in Connecticut, 2018Every river flood warning in 2018

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.