Alert archive / Massachusetts / River Flood Warnings in 2019
River Flood Warning 21, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this river flood warning at Apr 22, 2019, 10:06 PM EDT for Hampden County, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It took effect at Apr 22, 2019, 11:03 PM EDT. It was in force for 37 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 22, 2019, 10:06 PM EDT (02:06 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 22, 2019, 11:03 PM EDT
- Expired
- Apr 24, 2019, 11:47 AM EDT
- In force
- 37 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Hampden County, MA, Hampshire County, MA
The radar
The Albany radar (KENX), 122 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:07 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point Connecticut River at Northampton (NHMM3).
- Action stage
- 110 ft
- Minor stage
- 112 ft
- Moderate stage
- 115 ft
- Major stage
- 120 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record, 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.
099
WGUS41 KBOX 230206
FLWBOX
Bulletin...Immediate broadcast requested
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1006 PM EDT Mon Apr 22 2019
...The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton, MA has issued a
Flood Warning 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
Todays heavy rain combined with snow melt from the upper reaches
of the Conneticut river basin will combine to push the Connecticut
river at Northhampton and Thompsonville into minor flood overnight.
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.
&&
MAC013-015-231630-
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/NHMM3.1.ER.190423T0303Z.190423T0600Z.190423T1030Z.NO/
1006 PM EDT Mon Apr 22 2019
The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton, MA has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Connecticut River At Northampton.
* until Tuesday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:00 PM Monday the stage was 111.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 112.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by tonight and
continue to rise to near 112.3 feet by after midnight tonight. The
river will fall below flood stage by tomorrow 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 Road. 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
$$
CTC003-MAC013-240207-
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/TMVC3.1.ER.190423T0900Z.190423T1800Z.190425T1200Z.NO/
1006 PM EDT Mon Apr 22 2019
The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton, MA has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Connecticut River At Thompsonville.
* from late tonight to Thursday afternoon...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 9:30 PM Monday the stage was 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by early tomorrow
and continue to rise to near 15.2 feet by tomorrow early afternoon.
The river will fall below flood stage by Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Lowland flooding will begin along the
Connecticut River near Thompsonville.
&&
LAT...LON 4180 7273 4204 7270 4203 7261 4204 7251
4180 7259
$$5 follow-up statements
957
WGUS81 KBOX 231006
FLSBOX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
606 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2019
...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
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Connecticut...Massachusetts...
Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex
Counties
Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County
Sudbury River At Saxonville affecting Middlesex County
Heavy rainfall Monday has pushed these rivers into minor flood. However
rain will end this morning followed by rivers slowly receding thereafter.
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.
&&
MAC013-015-232248-
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/NHMM3.1.ER.190423T0422Z.190423T1200Z.190423T1648Z.NO/
606 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Northampton.
* until this evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 112.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 112.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 112.4 feet by
this morning. The river will fall below flood stage this afternoon.
* 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 Road. 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
$$
CTC003-MAC013-241005-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-190425T1200Z/
/TMVC3.1.ER.190423T0633Z.190423T1800Z.190425T0600Z.NO/
606 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Thompsonville.
* until Thursday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5:30 AM Tuesday the stage was 15.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.3 feet by this
afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage early Thursday
morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Lowland flooding will begin along the
Connecticut River near Thompsonville.
&&
LAT...LON 4180 7273 4204 7270 4203 7261 4204 7251
4180 7259
$$
CTC003-007-241005-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.190416T0743Z.190424T0500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
606 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Hartford.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5:30 AM Tuesday the stage was 19.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.1 feet by
after midnight tonight then begin falling.
* 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
$$
CTC007-241005-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.190416T1512Z.190424T0900Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
606 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5:55 AM Tuesday the stage was 9.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 9.5 feet by late
this afternoon.
* Impact...At 9.5 feet...Flooding closes most of Meadow Road, Route
17A, in the Gildersleeve section of Portland. Flooding impacts the
Middletown Marina and Meadow Farms. In Cromwell, portions of River
Road will be closed. In Rocky Hill, parts of Meadow Road will be
impassable for a time. Flooding continues along the river southward
through Essex.
&&
LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
4141 7251 4156 7270
$$
MAC017-241005-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-190425T1800Z/
/SAXM3.1.ER.190423T0156Z.190423T0915Z.190425T1200Z.NO/
606 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Sudbury River At Saxonville.
* until Thursday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 10.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Flooding will affect portions of Shore and
Pelham Island Roads as well as River Road in wayland. Flooding will
also begin to impact Route 20 at Route 27. Other low lying areas
along the river will experience flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 4227 7140 4230 7145 4248 7139 4245 7129
$$921
WGUS81 KBOX 231538
FLSBOX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1138 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2019
...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in
Massachusetts...
Connecticut River At Northampton affecting Hampden and Hampshire
Counties
Sudbury River At Saxonville affecting Middlesex County
...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
Recent heavy rainfall along with snow melt across the upper reaches
of the Connecticut River basin will kept the lower portions of
the Connecticut River in minor flood. The lower Connecticut River
from Hartford to Middle Haddam will likely continue through the 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.
&&
MAC013-015-241538-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190425T0000Z/
/NHMM3.1.ER.190423T0422Z.190423T0945Z.190424T1800Z.NO/
1138 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Northampton.
* until Wednesday evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 112.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 112.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
tomorrow early afternoon.
* 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 Road. 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
$$
MAC017-241538-
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/SAXM3.1.ER.190423T0156Z.190423T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1138 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Sudbury River At Saxonville.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 10.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 10.2 feet
by tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...Flooding will affect portions of Shore and
Pelham Island Roads as well as River Road in wayland. Flooding will
also begin to impact Route 20 at Route 27. Other low lying areas
along the river will experience flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 4227 7140 4230 7145 4248 7139 4245 7129
$$
CTC003-MAC013-241538-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-190425T1200Z/
/TMVC3.1.ER.190423T0633Z.190423T1432Z.190425T0600Z.NO/
1138 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Thompsonville.
* until Thursday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:32 AM Tuesday the stage was 15.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
early Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Lowland flooding will begin along the
Connecticut River near Thompsonville.
&&
LAT...LON 4180 7273 4204 7270 4203 7261 4204 7251
4180 7259
$$
CTC003-007-241538-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.190416T0743Z.190424T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1138 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Hartford.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:01 AM Tuesday the stage was 19.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.0 feet by
tomorrow late morning then begin falling.
* 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
$$
CTC007-241538-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.190416T1512Z.190424T0900Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1138 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:55 AM Tuesday the stage was 9.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 9.5 feet by late
this afternoon.
* Impact...At 9.5 feet...Flooding closes most of Meadow Road, Route
17A, in the Gildersleeve section of Portland. Flooding impacts the
Middletown Marina and Meadow Farms. In Cromwell, portions of River
Road will be closed. In Rocky Hill, parts of Meadow Road will be
impassable for a time. Flooding continues along the river southward
through Essex.
&&
LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
4141 7251 4156 7270
$$873
WGUS81 KBOX 240148
FLSBOX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
948 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2019
...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
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Connecticut...Massachusetts...
Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex
Counties
Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County
Sudbury River At Saxonville affecting Middlesex County
Recent heavy rainfall along with snow melt across the upper reaches
of the Connecticut River basin will kept the lower portions of
the Connecticut River in minor flood. The lower Connecticut River
from Hartford to Middle Haddam will likely continue through the 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.
&&
MAC013-015-250147-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190425T1200Z/
/NHMM3.1.ER.190423T0422Z.190423T0945Z.190425T0600Z.NO/
948 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Northampton.
* until Thursday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 112.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 112.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
early Thursday 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 Road. 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
$$
CTC003-MAC013-250147-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-190425T1800Z/
/TMVC3.1.ER.190423T0633Z.190423T1515Z.190425T1200Z.NO/
948 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Thompsonville.
* until Thursday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:30 PM Tuesday the stage was 15.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Lowland flooding will begin along the
Connecticut River near Thompsonville.
&&
LAT...LON 4180 7273 4204 7270 4203 7261 4204 7251
4180 7259
$$
CTC003-007-250147-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.190416T0743Z.190424T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
948 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Hartford.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:30 PM Tuesday the stage was 19.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 19.9 feet by
tomorrow late morning then begin falling.
* 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
$$
CTC007-250147-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.190416T1512Z.190425T1100Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
948 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:55 PM Tuesday the stage was 9.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 9.7 feet by early
tomorrow.
* Impact...At 9.5 feet...Flooding closes most of Meadow Road, Route
17A, in the Gildersleeve section of Portland. Flooding impacts the
Middletown Marina and Meadow Farms. In Cromwell, portions of River
Road will be closed. In Rocky Hill, parts of Meadow Road will be
impassable for a time. Flooding continues along the river southward
through Essex.
&&
LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
4141 7251 4156 7270
$$
MAC017-250147-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SAXM3.1.ER.190423T0156Z.190423T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
948 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Sudbury River At Saxonville.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 10.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 10.3 feet.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...Flooding will affect low lying areas along
the river in Wayland, including a portion of Shore Road and Pelham
Island Road near Heards Pond.
&&
LAT...LON 4227 7140 4230 7145 4248 7139 4245 7129
$$689
WGUS81 KBOX 241028
FLSBOX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
628 AM EDT Wed Apr 24 2019
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Massachusetts...Connecticut...
Connecticut River At Northampton affecting Hampden and Hampshire
Counties
Connecticut River At Thompsonville affecting Hartford and Hampden
Counties
Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex
Counties
Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County
Sudbury River At Saxonville affecting Middlesex County
Minor flooding continues on the Connecticut and Sudbury rivers from
heavy rain Monday into Tuesday morning. However rivers will
continue to recede with dry weather today and Thursday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety Message...A Flood Statement providing the latest information
in this flood event will be issued within the next 8 hours, or
earlier if needed.
Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers,
streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat
to life.
&&
MAC013-015-251028-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190425T1200Z/
/NHMM3.1.ER.190423T0422Z.190423T0945Z.190425T0600Z.NO/
628 AM EDT Wed Apr 24 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Northampton.
* until Thursday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 112.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 112.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 112.0 feet...Lowland flooding is expected in and around
Northampton including low lying sections of the Oxbow. Minor
flooding affects Hadley along Aqua Vitae Road. In Hatfield,
flooding is expected in the lowest lying sections, primarily
farming interests outside flood dike protection.
&&
LAT...LON 4228 7270 4242 7270 4243 7246 4227 7252
$$
CTC003-MAC013-251028-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-190425T1800Z/
/TMVC3.1.ER.190423T0633Z.190423T1515Z.190425T1200Z.NO/
628 AM EDT Wed Apr 24 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Thompsonville.
* until Thursday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 6:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 15.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.2 feet by this
morning. The river will fall below 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
$$
CTC003-007-251028-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.190416T0743Z.190424T1300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
628 AM EDT Wed Apr 24 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Hartford.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5:31 AM Wednesday the stage was 19.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 19.9 feet by late
this morning then begin falling.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Flooding is expected along the river in
portions of Wethersfield, Glastonbury, Rocky Hill and Cromwell. The
high waters and swift flows will disrupt some cross river ferry
services. Upstream of Hartford, flooding will continue to affect
portions of Windsor. Immediate river roads may become impassable in
all of these communities. Further downstream flooding will continue
to overspread sections of Portland, Middletown as well as Chester.
&&
LAT...LON 4163 7270 4180 7273 4180 7259 4164 7258
4163 7263 4164 7263
$$
CTC007-251028-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.190416T1512Z.190425T1100Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
628 AM EDT Wed Apr 24 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5:55 AM Wednesday the stage was 9.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 9.7 feet by this
morning.
* 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
$$
MAC017-251028-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SAXM3.1.ER.190423T0156Z.190423T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
628 AM EDT Wed Apr 24 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Sudbury River At Saxonville.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 5:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 10.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 10.2 feet.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...Flooding will affect low lying areas along
the river in Wayland, including a portion of Shore Road and Pelham
Island Road near Heards Pond.
&&
LAT...LON 4227 7140 4230 7145 4248 7139 4245 7129
$$332
WGUS81 KBOX 241547
FLSBOX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1147 AM EDT Wed Apr 24 2019
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Massachusetts...
Connecticut River At Northampton affecting Hampden and Hampshire
Counties
...The Flood Warning has been extended for the following rivers in
Connecticut...Massachusetts...
Connecticut River At Thompsonville affecting Hartford and Hampden
Counties
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Connecticut...Massachusetts...
Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Hartford and Middlesex
Counties
Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County
Sudbury River At Saxonville affecting Middlesex County
Recent heavy rainfall along with snow melt across the upper reaches
of the Connecticut River basin will keep the lower portions of
the Connecticut River in minor flood.
The river level at Northampton has fallen below flood stage and will
contiune to recede.
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.
&&
MAC013-015-241617-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190425T1200Z/
/NHMM3.1.ER.190423T0422Z.190423T0945Z.190424T1245Z.NO/
1147 AM EDT Wed Apr 24 2019
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Connecticut River At Northampton.
* At 11:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 111.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 112.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 8:45 AM Wednesday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 111.6 feet by
tomorrow 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 Road. 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
$$
CTC003-MAC013-250000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-190425T0000Z/
/TMVC3.1.ER.190423T0633Z.190423T1515Z.190424T1800Z.NO/
1147 AM EDT Wed Apr 24 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Thompsonville.
* until this evening...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:01 AM Wednesday the stage was 15.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
this afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Lowland flooding will begin along the
Connecticut River near Thompsonville.
&&
LAT...LON 4180 7273 4204 7270 4203 7261 4204 7251
4180 7259
$$
CTC003-007-251546-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.190416T0743Z.190424T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1147 AM EDT Wed Apr 24 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Hartford.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 19.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 19.2 feet
by tomorrow morning.
* 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
$$
CTC007-251546-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MHDC3.1.ER.190416T1512Z.190424T1110Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1147 AM EDT Wed Apr 24 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:55 AM Wednesday the stage was 9.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to a stage of 9.6 feet
by tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 9.5 feet...Flooding closes most of Meadow Road, Route
17A, in the Gildersleeve section of Portland. Flooding impacts the
Middletown Marina and Meadow Farms. In Cromwell, portions of River
Road will be closed. In Rocky Hill, parts of Meadow Road will be
impassable for a time. Flooding continues along the river southward
through Essex.
&&
LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
4141 7251 4156 7270
$$
MAC017-251546-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SAXM3.1.ER.190423T0156Z.190423T0915Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1147 AM EDT Wed Apr 24 2019
The Flood Warning continues for
The Sudbury River At Saxonville.
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 10.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will remain near 10.3 feet.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet...Flooding will affect low lying areas along
the river in Wayland, including a portion of Shore Road and Pelham
Island Road near Heards Pond.
&&
LAT...LON 4227 7140 4230 7145 4248 7139 4245 7129
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 8:51 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | BOX | Middlesex | 63 hr |
| Apr 22, 10:06 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | BOX | Hampden | 64 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.