Alert archive / Massachusetts / River Flood Warnings in 2018
River Flood Warning 49, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
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
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.
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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.
- 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
$$
KABThe office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 9:36 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | BOX | Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire | 3 hr |
| Dec 21, 12:13 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | BOX | Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire | 3 hr |
| Dec 21, 12:17 PM EST | River Flood Warning | BOX | Franklin, Hampshire | 16 hr |
| Dec 21, 12:17 PM EST | River Flood Warning | BOX | Hampden, Hampshire | 24 hr |
| Dec 21, 3:13 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | BOX | Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire | 5 hr |
| Dec 21, 4:55 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | BOX | 35 min | |
| Dec 21, 4:57 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Dukes, Plymouth | 33 min |
| Dec 21, 11:45 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | BOX | Capitol Planning Region | 3 hr |
| Dec 21, 3:22 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | BOX | Capitol Planning Region | 7 hr |
| Dec 21, 6:29 PM EST | River Flood Warning | BOX | Capitol Planning Region, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 4 days |
| Dec 21, 6:29 PM EST | River Flood Warning | BOX | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 5 days |
| Dec 21, 6:29 PM EST | River Flood Warning | BOX | Capitol Planning Region | 18 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.