Alert archive / Connecticut / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 12, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this river flood warning at Sep 2, 2021, 1:51 AM EDT for Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. It took effect at Sep 2, 2021, 4:27 AM EDT. It was in force for 23 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 2, 2021, 1:51 AM EDT (05:51 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 2, 2021, 4:27 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 3, 2021, 3:51 AM EDT
- In force
- 23 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Capitol Planning Region, CT
The radar
The Brookhaven radar (KOKX), 102 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:54 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Farmington River at Unionville (UNVC3). The gauge peaked at 13.94 ft at Sep 2, 2021, 6:00 AM EDT.
- Action stage
- 10 ft
- Minor stage
- 12 ft
- Moderate stage
- 14 ft
- Major stage
- 20 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 01188090, 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.
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WGUS41 KBOX 020551
FLWBOX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
151 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton MA has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Connecticut...
Massachusetts...
Farmington River At Unionville affecting Hartford County.
Farmington River At Simsbury affecting Hartford County.
Farmington River At Tariffville affecting Hartford County.
Blackstone River At Northbridge affecting Worcester County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 200 PM EDT.
&&
CTC003-021800-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0012.210902T0827Z-210903T0751Z/
/UNVC3.1.ER.210902T0827Z.210902T1200Z.210903T0150Z.NO/
151 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Farmington River At Unionville.
* Until late tonight.
* At 1:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
this morning to a crest of 13.3 feet this morning. It will then
fall below flood stage late this evening.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Flooding is expected to spread across
Meadows Street in the "Meadows" section of Farmington. Some low
lying areas along Route 4 may also begin to experience flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 4180 7298 4190 7293 4178 7286 4175 7278
4168 7285
$$
MAC027-021800-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0013.210902T1218Z-210903T1306Z/
/NBRM3.2.ER.210902T1218Z.210902T1800Z.210903T0705Z.NO/
151 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Blackstone River At Northbridge.
* From this morning to late tomorrow morning.
* At 1:31 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 5.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
morning to a crest of 12.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall
below flood stage late tonight.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, This is a serious flood event. Flooding
will spread into residences along the river on Main Street.
Flooding will affect low lying areas from Northbridge to
Millville. Buisnesses along the river should take the necessary
actions to protect property along the river.
&&
LAT...LON 4202 7151 4201 7160 4220 7183 4225 7171
$$
CTC003-021800-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0014.210902T1750Z-210905T0000Z/
/SIMC3.2.ER.210902T1750Z.210903T1200Z.210904T1800Z.NO/
151 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Farmington River At Simsbury.
* From this afternoon to Saturday evening.
* At 1:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 7.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon to a crest of 15.9 feet tomorrow morning. It will then
fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Moderate flooding occurs with numerous
roads and residences affected. Evacuations may be needed along
various roads in Avon and Simsbury, including Riverside Road in
Simsbury. Flooding also begins to affect low lying sections of
Bloomfield and East Granby. Follow the directions of emergency
management officials and obey all road closures.
&&
LAT...LON 4175 7279 4178 7286 4190 7283 4187 7273
$$
CTC003-021800-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0015.210903T0224Z-210904T0235Z/
/TARC3.1.ER.210903T0224Z.210903T1200Z.210903T2034Z.NO/
151 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Farmington River At Tariffville.
* From this evening to late tomorrow evening.
* At 1:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 4.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 9.6 feet tomorrow morning. It will then
fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Flooding of the lowest lying areas along
the Farmington River at and below Tariffville is expected.
&&
LAT...LON 4189 7280 4196 7278 4191 7263 4183 7263
$$
BL3 follow-up statements
743
WGUS41 KBOX 021220
FLWBOX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
820 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton MA has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Massachusetts...Rhode
Island...Connecticut...
Assabet River At Maynard affecting Middlesex and Worcester
Counties.
Blackstone River At Woonsocket affecting Providence and Worcester
Counties.
Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington
Counties.
Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County.
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Connecticut...
Farmington River At Unionville affecting Hartford County.
.Widespread soaking rainfall across southern New England has
resulted in rapid rises on many area rivers. Flooding is forecast or
already occurring on some waterways.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Avoid 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 this evening at 815 PM EDT.
&&
RIC009-030030-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0020.210902T1638Z-210904T0743Z/
/HOPR1.1.ER.210902T1638Z.210903T0600Z.210904T0142Z.NO/
820 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Wood River At Hope Valley.
* From this afternoon to early Saturday morning.
* At 7:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 3.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon to a crest of 6.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It
will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet, In Richmond, the Wood River renders portions
of Wood River Drive and Wood River Circle impassable. In
Hopkinton, the Wood River floods sections of Dow Park off of Main
Street.
&&
LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7174 4160 7163 4144 7164
$$
MAC027-RIC007-030030-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0021.210902T1948Z-210903T2000Z/
/WOOR1.1.ER.210902T1948Z.210903T0600Z.210903T1400Z.NO/
820 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Blackstone River At Woonsocket.
* From this afternoon to tomorrow afternoon.
* At 7:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 6.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this afternoon to a crest of 10.5 feet just after midnight
tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Flooding is likely along low lying areas of
the river. This includes the lower level of the River Island
Condominiums in Woonsocket, and lower end of the Albion Mills
Apartments parking area. Flood waters may also cover portions of
the parking areas of some of the mills and shopping outlets in
Cumberland located just off of Route 122.
&&
LAT...LON 4201 7157 4202 7149 4197 7142 4186 7136
4185 7141
$$
MAC017-027-030030-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0022.210903T0600Z-210905T0600Z/
/MAYM3.1.ER.210903T0600Z.210904T0000Z.210905T0000Z.NO/
820 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Assabet River At Maynard.
* From late tonight to early Sunday morning.
* At 7:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 3.8 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 5.6 feet tomorrow evening. It
will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet, Flooding is likely in low lying sections
along the river including portions of Maynard, Hudson and Concord.
Water may approach homes along the river and may force several
localized road closures.
&&
LAT...LON 4236 7159 4240 7162 4250 7136 4241 7135
$$
CTC011-RIC009-030030-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0023.210903T0700Z-210904T1500Z/
/WSTR1.1.ER.210903T0700Z.210903T1500Z.210904T0900Z.NO/
820 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Pawcatuck River At Westerly.
* From late tonight to late Saturday morning.
* At 7:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 6.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight to a crest of 7.3 feet late tomorrow morning. It will then
fall below flood stage early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs along the
Pawcatuck River. Along Route 3 in Hopkinton, floodwaters encroach
on lowest lying homes in French Village.
&&
LAT...LON 4134 7189 4144 7188 4146 7177 4135 7174
4131 7185
$$
CTC003-030030-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210903T0600Z/
/UNVC3.2.ER.210902T0644Z.210902T0946Z.210903T0000Z.NO/
820 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration until just after midnight tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Farmington River At Unionville.
* Until just after midnight tonight.
* At 7:46 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 13.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:46 AM EDT Thursday was 14.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0 feet
this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this evening.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Flooding is expected to spread across
Meadows Street in the "Meadows" section of Farmington. Some low
lying areas along Route 4 may also begin to experience flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 4180 7298 4190 7293 4178 7286 4175 7278
4168 7285
$$
NB114
WGUS81 KBOX 021353
FLSBOX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
953 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Massachusetts...Rhode Island...Connecticut...
Westfield River At Westfield affecting Hampden and Hampshire
Counties.
Sudbury River At Saxonville affecting Middlesex County.
Blackstone River At Northbridge affecting Worcester County.
Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Providence and Kent Counties.
Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington
Counties.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Massachusetts...
Neponset River At Norwood affecting Norfolk and Suffolk Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Connecticut...Massachusetts...Rhode Island...
Farmington River At Unionville affecting Hartford County.
Farmington River At Simsbury affecting Hartford County.
Farmington River At Tariffville affecting Hartford County.
Blackstone River At Woonsocket affecting Providence and Worcester
Counties.
Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County.
Assabet River At Maynard affecting Middlesex and Worcester
Counties.
Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Plymouth and Bristol
Counties.
.Torrential rainfall occurred overnight and early this morning.
Rainfall totals ranged from 3 to 6 inches across much of southern
New England, with localized higher totals. As a result, a number of
area rivers and streams are flooding, or are forecast to produce
flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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 by 3 pm this afternoon.
&&
MAC021-025-021500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210902T1353Z/
/NRWM3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
953 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Neponset River At Norwood has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Neponset River At Norwood.
* At 9:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 8.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* The river crested at 8.9 feet at 5 am this morning.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 6.8 feet Sunday
morning.
&&
LAT...LON 4212 7122 4214 7127 4228 7115 4224 7109
$$
MAC013-015-030200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210903T0356Z/
/WSFM3.1.ER.210902T1038Z.210902T1800Z.210902T2156Z.NO/
953 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Westfield River At Westfield.
* Until late this evening.
* At 8:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 13.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this
afternoon.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Flooding of low lying sections along the
river through Westfield is expected. The Westfield River will also
backup the Little River and Powdermill Brook with flooding
expected along these smaller tributaries. Road closures may be
required along Route 20 and Union Avenue. Flooding is also
expected in the Westgate Shopping Center parking area.
&&
LAT...LON 4223 7291 4227 7285 4211 7259 4206 7259
4210 7283
$$
MAC017-030200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210903T0241Z/
/SAXM3.1.ER.210902T0904Z.210902T1215Z.210902T2041Z.NO/
953 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Sudbury River At Saxonville.
* Until late this evening.
* At 9:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* At 9:15 AM the river was at 10.5 feet, and nearing crest.
* Forecast...The river is expected to crest around 9.7 feet by
midday today, then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. The
river will continue falling to 8.2 feet early Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Flooding will affect low lying areas along
the river in Wayland, including a portion of Shore Road and Pelham
Island Road near Heards Pond.
&&
LAT...LON 4227 7140 4230 7145 4248 7139 4245 7129
$$
RIC003-007-030200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210903T0843Z/
/CRAR1.1.ER.210902T0847Z.210902T1800Z.210903T0243Z.NO/
953 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pawtuxet River At Cranston.
* Until late tonight.
* At 8:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:45 AM EDT Thursday was 10.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.7 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this
evening.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Structures and homes are impacted in low
lying sections of Warwick. Affected areas include homes and
businesses on Wellington Avenue and Avery Road in Cranston, as
well as Pioneer Avenue, Bellows Street, Venturi Avenue and a
portion of River Street in Warwick.
&&
LAT...LON 4178 7156 4180 7139 4172 7137 4170 7155
$$
MAC027-030200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210903T1736Z/
/NBRM3.1.ER.210902T1300Z.210903T0000Z.210903T1136Z.NO/
953 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Blackstone River At Northbridge.
* Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* At 8:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 8.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.9 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Flooding is expected along the river from
Northbridge through Uxbridge and Millville. Flooding will affect
some homes and businesses along the river in these towns.
&&
LAT...LON 4202 7151 4201 7160 4220 7183 4225 7171
$$
CTC003-030200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210903T0522Z/
/UNVC3.1.ER.210902T0644Z.210902T0946Z.210902T2322Z.NO/
953 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight
tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Farmington River At Unionville.
* Until just after midnight tonight.
* At 9:01 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 13.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The river crested at 14.0 feet at 5:45 AM, and
has started to recede.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
evening and continue falling to 6.9 feet Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Minor flooding of lowland areas along the
river is expected, and may include lowest lying homes and
businesses along Route 4.
&&
LAT...LON 4180 7298 4190 7293 4178 7286 4175 7278
4168 7285
$$
CTC003-030200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0014.210902T1413Z-210904T1612Z/
/SIMC3.2.ER.210902T1413Z.210903T1200Z.210904T1012Z.NO/
953 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Farmington River At Simsbury.
* Until early Saturday afternoon.
* At 9:01 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 11.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this morning, and continue rising to a crest of 15.3 feet tomorrow
morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding begins with numerous
roads and residences affected. Evacuations may be needed along
various roads in Avon and Simsbury, including Riverside Road in
Simsbury. Flooding also begins to affect low lying sections of
Bloomfield and East Granby. Follow the directions of emergency
management officials and obey all road closures.
&&
LAT...LON 4175 7279 4178 7286 4190 7283 4187 7273
$$
RIC009-030200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0020.210902T1552Z-210904T0000Z/
/HOPR1.1.ER.210902T1552Z.210903T0000Z.210903T1800Z.NO/
953 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Wood River At Hope Valley.
* Until tomorrow evening.
* At 8:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 4.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this morning, then rise to a crest of 6.1 feet this evening. It
will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet, In Richmond, the Wood River renders portions
of Wood River Drive and Wood River Circle impassable. In
Hopkinton, the Wood River floods sections of Dow Park off of Main
Street.
&&
LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7174 4160 7163 4144 7164
$$
CTC011-RIC009-030200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0023.210902T1600Z-210904T1600Z/
/WSTR1.1.ER.210902T1600Z.210903T0600Z.210904T1000Z.NO/
953 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pawcatuck River At Westerly.
* Until early Saturday afternoon.
* At 9:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 6.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this afternoon,
climbing to 8.1 feet just after midnight tonight. The river will
then remain near 8.0 feet through Friday morning, then gradually
recede. The river will fall below flood stage Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, Floodwaters approach lowest lying homes
along Hiscox Road in Westerly. Along Route 3, flooding occurs at
some homes in French Village in Hopkinton.
&&
LAT...LON 4134 7189 4144 7188 4146 7177 4135 7174
4131 7185
$$
MAC027-RIC007-030200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0021.210902T1845Z-210903T1800Z/
/WOOR1.1.ER.210902T1845Z.210903T0600Z.210903T1200Z.NO/
953 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Blackstone River At Woonsocket.
* From this afternoon to early tomorrow afternoon.
* At 8:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 7.8 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 10.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It
will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Flooding is likely along low lying areas of
the river. This includes the lower level of the River Island
Condominiums in Woonsocket, and lower end of the Albion Mills
Apartments parking area. Flood waters may also cover portions of
the parking areas of some of the mills and shopping outlets in
Cumberland located just off of Route 122.
&&
LAT...LON 4201 7157 4202 7149 4197 7142 4186 7136
4185 7141
$$
CTC003-030200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0015.210903T0130Z-210904T0040Z/
/TARC3.1.ER.210903T0130Z.210903T1200Z.210903T1840Z.NO/
953 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Farmington River At Tariffville.
* From this evening to tomorrow evening.
* At 9:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 7.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 9.6 feet tomorrow morning. It will then
fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Flooding of the lowest lying areas along
the Farmington River at and below Tariffville is expected.
&&
LAT...LON 4189 7280 4196 7278 4191 7263 4183 7263
$$
MAC005-023-030200-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0024.210903T0448Z-210904T0730Z/
/BDGM3.1.ER.210903T0448Z.210903T1200Z.210904T0130Z.NO/
953 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Taunton River Near Bridgewater.
* From late tonight to early Saturday morning.
* At 8:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 6.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 8.3 feet tomorrow morning. It
will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 8.0 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.
Beware of the dangers of crossing flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 4182 7119 4202 7097 4194 7087 4177 7110
$$
MAC017-027-030200-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0022.210903T0600Z-210905T0600Z/
/MAYM3.1.ER.210903T0600Z.210904T0000Z.210905T0000Z.NO/
953 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Assabet River At Maynard.
* From late tonight to early Sunday morning.
* At 9:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 4.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 5.6 feet tomorrow evening. It
will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet, Flooding is likely in low lying sections
along the river including portions of Maynard, Hudson and Concord.
Water may approach homes along the river and may force several
localized road closures.
&&
LAT...LON 4236 7159 4240 7162 4250 7136 4241 7135
$$
NB203
WGUS81 KBOX 021629
FLSBOX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1229 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Massachusetts...Rhode Island...Connecticut...
Sudbury River At Saxonville affecting Middlesex County.
Assabet River At Maynard affecting Middlesex and Worcester
Counties.
Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Providence and Kent Counties.
Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington
Counties.
Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Plymouth and Bristol
Counties.
Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Massachusetts...Connecticut...
Westfield River At Westfield affecting Hampden and Hampshire
Counties.
Farmington River At Unionville affecting Hartford County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Connecticut...Massachusetts...Rhode Island...
Farmington River At Simsbury affecting Hartford County.
Farmington River At Tariffville affecting Hartford County.
Blackstone River At Northbridge affecting Worcester County.
Blackstone River At Woonsocket affecting Providence and Worcester
Counties.
.Between 3 and 6 inches of rain fell across Southern New England,
with localized 7 to 9 inches. Although rain has moved offshore,
significant rises are still occurring. As a result, Flood Warnings
are in effect for a number of area rivers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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 this afternoon at 130 PM EDT.
&&
MAC013-015-021730-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210902T1629Z/
/WSFM3.1.ER.210902T1038Z.210902T1245Z.210902T1443Z.NO/
1229 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Westfield River At Westfield has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Westfield River At Westfield.
* At 11:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 12.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 6.7 feet Sunday
morning.
&&
LAT...LON 4223 7291 4227 7285 4211 7259 4206 7259
4210 7283
$$
CTC003-021730-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210902T1629Z/
/UNVC3.1.ER.210902T0644Z.210902T0946Z.210902T1528Z.NO/
1229 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Farmington River At Unionville has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Farmington River At Unionville.
* At 12:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 11.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 6.8 feet Sunday
morning.
&&
LAT...LON 4180 7298 4190 7293 4178 7286 4175 7278
4168 7285
$$
CTC011-RIC009-030430-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210904T1800Z/
/WSTR1.1.ER.210902T2100Z.210903T1200Z.210904T1200Z.NO/
1229 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pawcatuck River At Westerly.
* Until early Saturday afternoon.
* At 12:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 7.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 7.8 feet tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, Floodwaters approach lowest lying homes
along Hiscox Road in Westerly. Along Route 3, flooding occurs at
some homes in French Village in Hopkinton.
&&
LAT...LON 4134 7189 4144 7188 4146 7177 4135 7174
4131 7185
$$
RIC009-030430-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210904T0645Z/
/HOPR1.1.ER.210902T1606Z.210903T0600Z.210904T0045Z.NO/
1229 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Wood River At Hope Valley.
* Until early Saturday morning.
* At 11:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 4.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.5 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet, In Richmond, the Wood River renders portions
of Wood River Drive and Wood River Circle impassable. In
Hopkinton, the Wood River floods sections of Dow Park off of Main
Street.
&&
LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7174 4160 7163 4144 7164
$$
MAC017-030430-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-210903T0600Z/
/SAXM3.1.ER.210902T0904Z.210902T1400Z.210903T0000Z.NO/
1229 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight
tonight...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Sudbury River At Saxonville.
* Until just after midnight tonight.
* At 11:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:15 AM EDT Thursday was 10.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
evening and continue falling to 7.9 feet Sunday morning.
* 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
$$
RIC003-007-030430-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210903T1700Z/
/CRAR1.1.ER.210902T0847Z.210902T1800Z.210903T1100Z.NO/
1229 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pawtuxet River At Cranston.
* Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* At 11:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:45 AM EDT Thursday was 10.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.6 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
morning.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Structures and homes are impacted in low
lying sections of Warwick. Affected areas include homes and
businesses on Wellington Avenue and Avery Road in Cranston, as
well as Pioneer Avenue, Bellows Street, Venturi Avenue and a
portion of River Street in Warwick.
&&
LAT...LON 4178 7156 4180 7139 4172 7137 4170 7155
$$
CTC003-030430-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-210904T1200Z/
/SIMC3.2.ER.210902T1418Z.210903T0600Z.210904T0600Z.NO/
1229 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Farmington River At Simsbury.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 11:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 12.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:30 AM EDT Thursday was 12.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding begins with numerous
roads and residences affected. Evacuations may be needed along
various roads in Avon and Simsbury, including Riverside Road in
Simsbury. Flooding also begins to affect low lying sections of
Bloomfield and East Granby. Follow the directions of emergency
management officials and obey all road closures.
&&
LAT...LON 4175 7279 4178 7286 4190 7283 4187 7273
$$
MAC027-030430-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210903T1124Z/
/NBRM3.1.ER.210902T1300Z.210902T1800Z.210903T0524Z.NO/
1229 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Blackstone River At Northbridge.
* Until tomorrow morning.
* At 11:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 9.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:30 AM EDT Thursday was 9.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.6 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after
midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet, Flooding is expected along the river from
Northbridge through Uxbridge and Millville. Flooding will affect
some homes and businesses along the river in these towns.
&&
LAT...LON 4202 7151 4201 7160 4220 7183 4225 7171
$$
MAC027-RIC007-030430-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0021.210902T2217Z-210903T1400Z/
/WOOR1.1.ER.210902T2217Z.210903T0000Z.210903T0800Z.NO/
1229 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Blackstone River At Woonsocket.
* From this evening to late tomorrow morning.
* At 11:30 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 7.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening to a crest of 9.4 feet this evening. It will then fall
below flood stage late tonight.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Flooding may begin to affect the lower
parking area to the Albion Mill Apartments. Lower lying
residential areas along the Rhode Island and Massachusetts line,
including the lower level of the River Island Condominiums in
Woonsocket, may begin to experience flooding. Businesses along the
river should take the necessary actions to protect property.
&&
LAT...LON 4201 7157 4202 7149 4197 7142 4186 7136
4185 7141
$$
CTC003-030430-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0015.210903T0000Z-210903T1500Z/
/TARC3.1.ER.210903T0000Z.210903T0600Z.210903T0900Z.NO/
1229 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Farmington River At Tariffville.
* From this evening to late tomorrow morning.
* At 12:15 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 7.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening to a crest of 9.1 feet just after midnight tonight. It
will then fall below flood stage late tonight.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Flooding of the lowest lying areas along the
Farmington River at and below Tariffville is expected.
&&
LAT...LON 4189 7280 4196 7278 4191 7263 4183 7263
$$
MAC005-023-030430-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0024.210903T0112Z-210904T1200Z/
/BDGM3.1.ER.210903T0112Z.210903T1200Z.210904T0600Z.NO/
1229 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Taunton River Near Bridgewater.
* From this evening to Saturday morning.
* At 11:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 6.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 8.6 feet tomorrow morning. It will then
fall below flood stage early Saturday 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
$$
MAC017-027-030430-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0022.210903T0300Z-210905T0900Z/
/MAYM3.1.ER.210903T0300Z.210904T0000Z.210905T0300Z.NO/
1229 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Assabet River At Maynard.
* From this evening to early Sunday morning.
* At 11:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 4.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 5.8 feet tomorrow evening. It will then
fall below flood stage late Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet, Flooding is likely in low lying sections
along the river including portions of Maynard, Hudson and Concord.
Water may approach homes along the river and may force several
localized road closures.
&&
LAT...LON 4236 7159 4240 7162 4250 7136 4241 7135
$$
RCThe office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 9:37 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | BOX | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 10 hr |
| Sep 2, 1:51 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | BOX | Capitol Planning Region | 66 hr |
| Sep 2, 1:51 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | BOX | Capitol Planning Region | 45 hr |
| Sep 2, 7:25 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | BOX | Capitol Planning Region, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 6 hr |
| Sep 2, 7:43 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | BOX | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 6 hr |
| Sep 2, 8:20 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | BOX | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 53 hr |
| Sep 2, 1:28 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | BOX | Capitol Planning Region, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 6 hr |
| Sep 2, 1:42 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | BOX | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 6 hr |
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