Alert archive / Connecticut / River Flood Warnings in 2018
River Flood Warning 9, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this river flood warning at Jan 15, 2018, 5:18 AM EST for Capitol Planning Region, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. It was in force for 27 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 15, 2018, 5:18 AM EST (10:18 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 16, 2018, 8:00 AM EST
- In force
- 27 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Capitol Planning Region, CT, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT
The radar
The Brookhaven radar (KOKX), 92 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:17 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 Hartford (HFDC3). The gauge peaked at 16.32 ft at Jan 15, 2018, 8:00 AM EST.
- Action stage
- 12 ft
- Minor stage
- 16 ft
- Moderate stage
- 24 ft
- Major stage
- 28 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 01190070, 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.
509
WGUS41 KBOX 151018
FLWBOX
BULLETIN...IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
518 AM EST Mon Jan 15 2018
...The National Weather Service in Taunton, MA has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Connecticut...Rhode Island...
Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex
Counties
Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington
Counties
The combination of rain and snowmelt from the storm late last week
combined with occasional ice jams have led to minor flooding along
area rivers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety Message...A Flood Statement providing the latest information
in this flood event will be issued within the next 8 hours, or
earlier if needed.
Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers,
streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat
to life.
&&
CTC003-007-152116-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0009.180115T1018Z-180115T2116Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180115T0931Z.180115T1516Z.NO/
518 AM EST Mon Jan 15 2018
The National Weather Service in Taunton, MA has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Connecticut River At Hartford.
* until this afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 4:31 AM Monday the stage was 16.3 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
late this morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet...Minor flooding is expected in several low
lying areas outside levee protection in Hartford, as well as
downstream through Wethersfield and Glastonbury. Further downstream
flooding is likely in the vicinity of Meadow Road, Route 17A, in
the Gildersleeve section of Portland. A portion of this roadway
will likely be closed. This includes the Exchange Club of Portland
Fairgrounds. Boating interests should prepare for a period of swift
river flows during this period.
&&
LAT...LON 4163 7270 4180 7273 4180 7259 4164 7258
4163 7263 4164 7263
$$
CTC011-RIC009-160700-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0010.180115T1018Z-180116T0700Z/
/WSTR1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180115T1000Z.180116T0100Z.NO/
518 AM EST Mon Jan 15 2018
The National Weather Service in Taunton, MA has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Pawcatuck River At Westerly.
* until late tonight...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5:00 AM Monday the stage was 7.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
this evening.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding occurs along the
Pawcatuck River. Along Route 3 in Hopkinton, floodwaters encroach
on lowest lying homes in French Village.
&&
LAT...LON 4134 7189 4144 7188 4146 7177 4135 7174
4131 7185
$$3 follow-up statements
990
WGUS81 KBOX 151021
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
521 AM EST Mon Jan 15 2018
...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in
Massachusetts...
Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Bristol and Plymouth
Counties
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Connecticut...Rhode Island...
Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex
Counties
Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County
Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington
Counties
The combination of rain and snowmelt from the storm late last week
combined with occasional ice jams have led to minor flooding along
area rivers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety Message...A Flood Statement providing the latest information
in this flood event will be issued within the next 8 hours, or
earlier if needed.
Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers,
streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat
to life.
&&
MAC005-023-161020-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180116T1330Z/
/BDGM3.1.ER.180113T1600Z.180114T2030Z.180116T0730Z.NO/
521 AM EST Mon Jan 15 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Taunton River Near Bridgewater.
* until Tuesday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 4:45 AM Monday the stage was 9.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Backwater flooding from the Taunton River
will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This
will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles for
an extended period of time. Beware of the dangers of crossing
flooded roadways. The water may be deeper than you think.
Floodwaters have the ability to damage roadways. Heed the advice of
local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so.
&&
LAT...LON 4182 7119 4202 7097 4194 7087 4177 7110
$$
CTC003-007-152116-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180115T2116Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180115T0931Z.180115T1516Z.NO/
521 AM EST Mon Jan 15 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Hartford.
* until this afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 4:31 AM Monday the stage was 16.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
late this morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet...Minor flooding is expected in several low
lying areas outside levee protection in Hartford, as well as
downstream through Wethersfield and Glastonbury. Further downstream
flooding is likely in the vicinity of Meadow Road, Route 17A, in
the Gildersleeve section of Portland. A portion of this roadway
will likely be closed. This includes the Exchange Club of Portland
Fairgrounds. Boating interests should prepare for a period of swift
river flows during this period.
&&
LAT...LON 4163 7270 4180 7273 4180 7259 4164 7258
4163 7263 4164 7263
$$
CTC007-161020-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180116T1300Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.180115T1058Z.180115T1800Z.180116T0700Z.UU/
521 AM EST Mon Jan 15 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* until Tuesday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 4:55 AM Monday the stage was 1.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by early this morning and
continue to rise to near 7.4 feet by this afternoon.The river will
fall below flood stage by after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet...Flooding is likely in the vicinity of Meadow
Road, Route 17A, in the Gildersleeve section of Portland. A portion
of this roadway will likely be closed. This includes the Exchange
Club of Portland Fairgrounds. Boating interests should prepare for
a period of swift river flows during this period.
&&
LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
4141 7251 4156 7270
$$
CTC011-RIC009-160700-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-180116T0700Z/
/WSTR1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180115T1000Z.180116T0100Z.NO/
521 AM EST Mon Jan 15 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Pawcatuck River At Westerly.
* until late tonight...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5:00 AM Monday the stage was 7.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
this evening.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding occurs along the
Pawcatuck River. Along Route 3 in Hopkinton, floodwaters encroach
on lowest lying homes in French Village.
&&
LAT...LON 4134 7189 4144 7188 4146 7177 4135 7174
4131 7185
$$452
WGUS81 KBOX 151631
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1131 AM EST Mon Jan 15 2018
...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in
Connecticut...Rhode Island...Massachusetts...
Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex
Counties
Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County
Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington
Counties
Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Bristol and Plymouth
Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety Message...A Flood Statement providing the latest information
in this flood event will be issued within the next 8 hours, or
earlier if needed.
Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers,
streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat
to life.
&&
CTC003-007-160000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180116T0000Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180115T1315Z.180115T1800Z.NO/
1131 AM EST Mon Jan 15 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Hartford.
* until this evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:31 AM Monday the stage was 16.3 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
this afternoon.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet...Minor flooding is expected in several low
lying areas outside levee protection in Hartford, as well as
downstream through Wethersfield and Glastonbury. Further downstream
flooding is likely in the vicinity of Meadow Road, Route 17 A, in
the Gildersleeve section of Portland. A portion of this roadway
will likely be closed. This includes the Exchange Club of Portland
Fairgrounds. Boating interests should prepare for a period of swift
river flows during this period.
&&
LAT...LON 4163 7270 4180 7273 4180 7259 4164 7258
4163 7263 4164 7263
$$
CTC007-161200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180116T1200Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.180115T1657Z.180115T1700Z.180116T0600Z.UU/
1131 AM EST Mon Jan 15 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* until Tuesday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:55 AM Monday the stage was missing.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this morning and continue
to rise to near 7.2 feet by this afternoon.The river will fall
below flood stage by after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet...Flooding is likely in the vicinity of Meadow
Road, Route 17 A, in the Gildersleeve section of Portland. A portion
of this roadway will likely be closed. This includes the Exchange
Club of Portland Fairgrounds. Boating interests should prepare for
a period of swift river flows during this period.
&&
LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
4141 7251 4156 7270
$$
CTC011-RIC009-161631-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-180116T1800Z/
/WSTR1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180115T1800Z.180116T1200Z.NO/
1131 AM EST Mon Jan 15 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Pawcatuck River At Westerly.
* until Tuesday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:00 AM Monday the stage was 7.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 7.2 feet by this
afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding occurs along the
Pawcatuck River. Along Route 3 in Hopkinton, floodwaters encroach
on lowest lying homes in French Village.
&&
LAT...LON 4134 7189 4144 7188 4146 7177 4135 7174
4131 7185
$$
MAC005-023-161631-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180116T1800Z/
/BDGM3.1.ER.180113T1600Z.180114T2030Z.180116T1200Z.NO/
1131 AM EST Mon Jan 15 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Taunton River Near Bridgewater.
* until Tuesday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:45 AM Monday the stage was 9.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Backwater flooding from the Taunton River
will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This
will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles for
an extended period of time. Beware of the dangers of crossing
flooded roadways. The water may be deeper than you think.
Floodwaters have the ability to damage roadways. Heed the advice of
local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so.
&&
LAT...LON 4182 7119 4202 7097 4194 7087 4177 7110
$$
KAB116
WGUS81 KBOX 152136
FLSBOX
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
436 PM EST Mon Jan 15 2018
...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
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Connecticut...Rhode Island...Massachusetts...
Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington
Counties
Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Bristol and Plymouth
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.
&&
CTC003-007-161300-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180116T1300Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180115T1315Z.180116T0700Z.NO/
436 PM EST Mon Jan 15 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Hartford.
* until Tuesday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 3:46 PM Monday the stage was 16.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 16.3 feet into this evening.
The river will fall below flood stage after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet...Minor flooding is expected in several low
lying areas outside levee protection in Hartford, as well as
downstream through Wethersfield and Glastonbury. Further downstream
flooding is likely in the vicinity of Meadow Road, Route 17A, in
the Gildersleeve section of Portland. A portion of this roadway
will likely be closed. This includes the Exchange Club of Portland
Fairgrounds. Boating interests should prepare for a period of swift
river flows during this period.
&&
LAT...LON 4163 7270 4180 7273 4180 7259 4164 7258
4163 7263 4164 7263
$$
CTC007-161700-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180116T1700Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.180116T0300Z.180116T0600Z.180116T1100Z.UU/
436 PM EST Mon Jan 15 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* until Tuesday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 3:55 PM Monday the stage was missing.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Continue to rise to near 7.2 feet by after midnight
tonight.The river will fall below flood stage by tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet...Flooding is likely in the vicinity of Meadow
Road, Route 17A, in the Gildersleeve section of Portland. A portion
of this roadway will likely be closed. This includes the Exchange
Club of Portland Fairgrounds. Boating interests should prepare for
a period of swift river flows during this period.
&&
LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
4141 7251 4156 7270
$$
CTC011-RIC009-161800-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-180116T1800Z/
/WSTR1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180115T1315Z.180116T1200Z.NO/
436 PM EST Mon Jan 15 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Pawcatuck River At Westerly.
* until Tuesday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 4:00 PM Monday the stage was 7.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 7.1 feet this
evening. The river will fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet...Minor lowland flooding occurs along the
Pawcatuck River. Along Route 3 in Hopkinton, floodwaters encroach
on lowest lying homes in French Village.
&&
LAT...LON 4134 7189 4144 7188 4146 7177 4135 7174
4131 7185
$$
MAC005-023-161800-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180116T1800Z/
/BDGM3.1.ER.180113T1600Z.180114T2030Z.180116T1200Z.NO/
436 PM EST Mon Jan 15 2018
The Flood Warning continues for
The Taunton River Near Bridgewater.
* until Tuesday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 3:45 PM Monday the stage was 9.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
tomorrow mid morning.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet...Backwater flooding from the Taunton River
will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This
will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles for
an extended period of time. Beware of the dangers of crossing
flooded roadways. The water may be deeper than you think.
Floodwaters have the ability to damage roadways. Heed the advice of
local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so.
&&
LAT...LON 4182 7119 4202 7097 4194 7087 4177 7110
$$
NMBThe office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 9:02 PM EST | River Flood Warning | BOX | Capitol Planning Region, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 6 hr |
| Jan 14, 11:26 PM EST | River Flood Warning | BOX | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 10 days |
| Jan 15, 3:46 AM EST | Winter Storm Watch | BOX | Capitol Planning Region, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 24 hr |
| Jan 15, 5:18 AM EST | River Flood Warning | BOX | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 31 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.