River Flood Warning 13, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

Issued

Dec 25, 2020, 12:41 PM EST (17:41 UTC)

In effect from

Dec 26, 2020, 10:00 AM EST

Expired

Dec 26, 2020, 12:35 PM EST

In force

3 hr

Issued by

NWS Boston/Norton, MA

Area

Storm-based polygon

Flood severity

Minor

Counties Middlesex County, MA, Worcester County, MA

The Boston radar (KBOX), 58 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:43 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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Written for the forecast point Assabet River at Maynard (MAYM3). The gauge peaked at 4.78 ft at Dec 27, 2020, 5:00 AM EST.

Action stage

4.5 ft

Minor stage

5 ft

Moderate stage

6 ft

Major stage

7 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 01097000, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

675 
WGUS41 KBOX 251741
FLWBOX

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1241 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

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

  Connecticut River At Northampton affecting Hampden and Hampshire 
  Counties.

  Connecticut River At Montague affecting Franklin and Hampshire 
  Counties.

  Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Middlesex and Hartford 
  Counties.

  Connecticut River At Thompsonville affecting Hampden and Hartford 
  Counties.

  Farmington River At Simsbury affecting Hartford County.

  North Nashua River At Fitchburg affecting Worcester County.

  Assabet River At Maynard affecting Middlesex and Worcester 
  Counties.

  Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Providence and Kent Counties.

  Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County.

.Heavy rainfall in combination with snowmelt has led to significant 
rises on main stem rivers, several of which are forecast to go into 
flood. .

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 1245 AM EST.

&&


MAC027-260545-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0007.201225T1741Z-201226T1200Z/
/FBGM3.1.ER.201225T1652Z.201225T1800Z.201226T0600Z.NO/
1241 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the North Nashua River At Fitchburg.
* From this afternoon to Saturday morning.
* At 11:30 AM EST Friday the stage was 6.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.1 feet 
  this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after 
  midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Flooding of low lying areas along the river 
  can be expected. Flooding encroaches on businesses near the 
  junction of River and Depot streets in Fitchburg.
  &&

LAT...LON 4244 7173 4261 7187 4265 7177 4246 7165

$$

RIC003-007-260545-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0008.201225T1745Z-201227T0900Z/
/CRAR1.1.ER.201225T1745Z.201226T0000Z.201227T0300Z.NO/
1241 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Pawtuxet River At Cranston.
* Until late Saturday night.
* At 11:45 AM EST Friday the stage was 8.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  afternoon to a crest of 10.5 feet this evening. It will then fall 
  below flood stage late tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Flooding will occur along Pioneer Avenue, 
  Bellows Street and Venturi Avenue in Warwick. Some homes are 
  impacted on Avery Road and Wellington Avenue in Cranston.
  &&

LAT...LON 4178 7156 4180 7139 4172 7137 4170 7155

$$

RIC009-260545-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0009.201226T0300Z-201227T0431Z/
/HOPR1.1.ER.201226T0300Z.201226T1200Z.201226T2230Z.NO/
1241 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Wood River At Hope Valley.
* From this evening to Saturday evening.
* At 11:15 AM EST Friday the stage was 3.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this evening to a crest of 5.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then 
  fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet, In Richmond, floodwaters begin to pond onto 
  Wood River Drive. In Hopkinton off of Main Street, the Wood River 
  begins to flood Dow Park.
  &&

LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7173 4160 7163 4144 7164

$$

CTC003-260545-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0010.201226T0600Z-201227T1943Z/
/SIMC3.1.ER.201226T0600Z.201226T1800Z.201227T1342Z.NO/
1241 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Farmington River At Simsbury.
* From late tonight to Sunday afternoon.
* At 11:30 AM EST Friday the stage was 7.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just 
  after midnight tonight to a crest of 13.2 feet early tomorrow 
  afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Flooding affects Old Farms and Tolliston 
  Roads in Avon, Meadow Road in Farmington, and Nod, Riverside, and 
  Terrys Plain Roads in Simsbury. Route 315 in Simsbury is also 
  impacted. Flooding spreads into Plantation Country Club and 
  adjoining Town Farm Road in Simsbury. Also, flooding will approach 
  the Paine Boathouse.
  &&

LAT...LON 4175 7279 4178 7286 4190 7283 4187 7273

$$

MAC013-015-260545-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0011.201226T0912Z-201227T1823Z/
/NHMM3.1.ER.201226T0912Z.201227T0000Z.201227T1222Z.NO/
1241 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Connecticut River At Northampton.
* From late tonight to Sunday afternoon.
* At 12:00 PM EST Friday the stage was 104.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 112.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  tonight to a crest of 113.8 feet tomorrow evening. It will then 
  fall below flood stage Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 114.0 feet, Flooding affects the Oxbow in Northampton, 
  including Riverside Homes on Island Road. Flooding also spreads 
  across 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 7245 4227 7252

$$

MAC011-015-260545-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0012.201226T1136Z-201227T0621Z/
/MNTM3.1.ER.201226T1136Z.201226T1800Z.201227T0020Z.NO/
1241 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Connecticut River At Montague.
* From Saturday morning to late Saturday night.
* At 11:30 AM EST Friday the stage was 19.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  tomorrow morning to a crest of 28.9 feet early tomorrow afternoon. 
  It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 29.0 feet, Flooding of low lying areas is expected 
  primarily from Montague downstream through Sunderland and Whately.
  &&

LAT...LON 4273 7261 4273 7240 4243 7245 4242 7270

$$

MAC017-027-260545-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0013.201226T1500Z-201228T1200Z/
/MAYM3.1.ER.201226T1500Z.201227T0600Z.201228T0600Z.NO/
1241 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Assabet River At Maynard.
* From Saturday morning to Monday morning.
* At 12:15 PM EST Friday the stage was 3.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  tomorrow morning to a crest of 5.5 feet early Sunday morning. It 
  will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet, Minor lowland and backyard flooding is 
  likely along reaches of the river in Maynard, Concord as well as 
  Hudson. Several river roads may also become covered in water.
  &&

LAT...LON 4236 7159 4240 7162 4250 7136 4241 7134

$$

CTC003-007-260545-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0014.201226T1930Z-000000T0000Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.201226T1930Z.201227T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1241 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Connecticut River At Hartford.
* From Saturday afternoon until further notice.
* At 11:30 AM EST Friday the stage was 7.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early 
  tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 19.8 feet 
  early Sunday afternoon.
* 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

$$

CTC003-MAC013-260545-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0015.201226T2136Z-201228T0000Z/
/TMVC3.1.ER.201226T2136Z.201227T0600Z.201227T1800Z.NO/
1241 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020

The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Connecticut River At Thompsonville.
* From Saturday afternoon to Sunday evening.
* At 11:30 AM EST Friday the stage was 9.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 15.4 feet early Sunday morning. 
  It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday 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

$$

BL/GF/RM

594 
WGUS81 KBOX 260932
FLSBOX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
432 AM EST Sat Dec 26 2020

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Massachusetts...

  Assabet River At Maynard affecting Middlesex and Worcester 
  Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 445 PM EST.

&&


MAC017-027-262145-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0013.201227T0600Z-201228T1200Z/
/MAYM3.1.ER.201227T0600Z.201227T0600Z.201227T1200Z.NO/
432 AM EST Sat Dec 26 2020

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Assabet River At Maynard.
* From late tonight to Monday morning.
* At 3:15 AM EST Saturday the stage was 4.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just 
  after midnight tonight to a crest of 5.0 feet just after midnight 
  tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet, Minor lowland and backyard flooding is 
  likely along reaches of the river in Maynard, Concord as well as 
  Hudson. Several river roads may also become covered in water.
  &&

LAT...LON 4236 7159 4240 7162 4250 7136 4241 7134

$$

BW

078 
WGUS81 KBOX 261735
FLSBOX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1235 PM EST Sat Dec 26 2020

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

  Assabet River At Maynard affecting Middlesex and Worcester 
  Counties.

MAC017-027-261845-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FL.W.0013.201227T0600Z-201226T1735Z/
/MAYM3.1.ER.700119T1457Z.700119T1457Z.700119T1457Z.NO/
1235 PM EST Sat Dec 26 2020

...The Flood Warning for the Assabet River At Maynard has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Assabet River At Maynard.
* At 3:15 AM EST Saturday the stage was 4.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is now expected to rise to a crest below 
  flood stage at 4.80 ft just after midnight tonight. It will then 
  begin a receding trend into Sunday.
  &&

LAT...LON 4236 7159 4240 7162 4250 7136 4241 7134

$$

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