Alert archive / Connecticut / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 9, NWS New York, NY
NWS New York, NY issued this river flood warning at Sep 2, 2021, 1:15 AM EDT for Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It took effect at Sep 2, 2021, 3:50 AM EDT. It was in force for 18 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 2, 2021, 1:15 AM EDT (05:15 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 2, 2021, 3:50 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 2, 2021, 10:06 PM EDT
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS New York, NY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Major
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 94 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:14 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 Yantic River at Yantic (YTCC3). The gauge peaked at 11.67 ft at Sep 2, 2021, 8:00 AM EDT.
- Action stage
- 7.5 ft
- Minor stage
- 9 ft
- Moderate stage
- 9.5 ft
- Major stage
- 11 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 01127500, 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.
354
WGUS41 KOKX 020515
FLWOKX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service New York NY
115 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The National Weather Service in New York NY has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Connecticut...
Yantic River near Yantic affecting New London County.
For the Yantic River...including Yantic...Major flooding is forecast.
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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 115 PM EDT.
&&
CTC011-021715-
/O.NEW.KOKX.FL.W.0009.210902T1005Z-210904T0355Z/
/YTCC3.3.ER.210902T1005Z.210902T1800Z.210903T0354Z.NO/
115 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Yantic River near Yantic.
* From this morning to late tomorrow evening.
* At 12:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 3.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
morning to a crest of 12.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall
below flood stage late this evening.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.6
feet on 02/03/1973.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Yantic River
Yantic 9.0 3.3 Thu 12 am EDT 8.3 3.8 MSG
&&
LAT...LON 4152 7204 4151 7209 4156 7225 4160 7223
4157 7208
$$
JM5 follow-up statements
836
WGUS81 KOKX 020717
FLSOKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
317 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Connecticut...
Yantic River near Yantic affecting New London County.
For the Yantic River...including Yantic...Major flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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 315 PM EDT.
&&
CTC011-021930-
/O.EXT.KOKX.FL.W.0009.210902T0750Z-210904T0354Z/
/YTCC3.3.ER.210902T0750Z.210902T1800Z.210903T0354Z.NO/
317 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Yantic River near Yantic.
* Until late tomorrow evening.
* At 3:01 AM EDT Thursday, the stage was 7.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
this morning to a crest of 12.0 feet this afternoon. It will then
fall below flood stage late this evening.
* Impact...At 7.5 feet, Flooding begins in the Meadow in Yantic
Flats.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Flooding begins along Sturtevant Street.
* Impact...At 9.5 feet, Flooding begins at several commercial
structures along west Town Street in Yantic Flats.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Flooding along Otrobando Avenue at the
Fitness World, Pleasant Street bridge and along Town Street at the
Norwichtown Mall.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.6
feet on 02/03/1973.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Yantic River
Yantic 9.0 7.7 Thu 3 am EDT 8.3 3.8 MSG
&&
LAT...LON 4152 7204 4151 7209 4156 7225 4160 7223
4157 7208
$$
JM587
WGUS81 KOKX 020940
FLSOKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
540 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Connecticut...
Yantic River near Yantic affecting New London County.
For the Yantic River...including Yantic...Major flooding is forecast.
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.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 545 PM EDT.
&&
CTC011-022145-
/O.EXT.KOKX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210904T0234Z/
/YTCC3.3.ER.210902T0811Z.210902T1800Z.210903T0234Z.NO/
540 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Yantic River near Yantic.
* Until late tomorrow evening.
* At 5:01 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 9.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 5:01 AM EDT Thursday was 9.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.3 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this
evening.
* Impact...At 9.5 feet, Flooding begins at several commercial
structures along west Town Street in Yantic Flats.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Flooding along Otrobando Avenue at the
Fitness World, Pleasant Street bridge and along Town Street at the
Norwichtown Mall.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.5
feet on 09/26/2018.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 am EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Yantic River
Yantic 9.0 9.8 Thu 5 am EDT 7.5 3.5 MSG
&&
LAT...LON 4152 7204 4151 7209 4156 7225 4160 7223
4157 7208
$$
JM046
WGUS81 KOKX 021524
FLSOKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
1124 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Connecticut...
Yantic River near Yantic affecting New London County.
For the Yantic River...including Yantic...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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 1130 PM EDT.
&&
CTC011-030330-
/O.EXT.KOKX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210903T2308Z/
/YTCC3.2.ER.210902T0811Z.210902T1216Z.210902T2308Z.NO/
1124 AM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Yantic River near Yantic.
* Until tomorrow evening.
* At 11:01 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:01 AM EDT Thursday was 11.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
evening and continue falling to 2.9 feet Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Flooding along Otrobando Avenue at the
Fitness World, Pleasant Street bridge and along Town Street at the
Norwichtown Mall.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.9
feet on 03/02/2007.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Yantic River
Yantic 9.0 10.9 Thu 11 am ED 4.6 3.2 MSG
&&
LAT...LON 4152 7204 4151 7209 4156 7225 4160 7223
4157 7208
$$
JC638
WGUS81 KOKX 022046
FLSOKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
446 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Connecticut...
Yantic River near Yantic affecting New London County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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 500 AM EDT.
&&
CTC011-030915-
/O.EXT.KOKX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210903T2108Z/
/YTCC3.2.ER.210902T0811Z.210902T1216Z.210902T2108Z.NO/
446 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Yantic River near Yantic.
* Until tomorrow afternoon.
* At 4:17 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 9.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 4:17 PM EDT Thursday was 11.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this afternoon and continue falling to 2.8 feet early Sunday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 9.5 feet, Flooding begins at several commercial
structures along west Town Street in Yantic Flats.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.5
feet on 10/14/1990.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (2 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Yantic River
Yantic 9.0 9.5 Thu 4 pm EDT 4.6 3.2 2.8
&&
LAT...LON 4152 7204 4151 7209 4156 7225 4160 7223
4157 7208
$$
JP747
WGUS81 KOKX 030206
FLSOKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
1006 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Connecticut...
Yantic River near Yantic affecting New London County.
CTC011-030315-
/O.CAN.KOKX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210903T0206Z/
/YTCC3.2.ER.210902T0811Z.210902T1216Z.210902T2317Z.NO/
1006 PM EDT Thu Sep 2 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Yantic River near Yantic has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Yantic River near Yantic.
* At 9:32 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 8.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 3.1 feet Sunday
evening.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (8 pm EDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Yantic River
Yantic 9.0 8.5 Thu 9 pm EDT 4.8 3.7 3.1
&&
LAT...LON 4152 7204 4151 7209 4156 7225 4160 7223
4157 7208
$$
MWThe office that day
Everything else NWS New York, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 9:25 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OKX | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 65 min |
| Sep 1, 10:08 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | OKX | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 4 hr |
| Sep 1, 10:20 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OKX | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 55 min |
| Sep 1, 11:11 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OKX | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 64 min |
| Sep 2, 12:06 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | OKX | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 5 hr |
| Sep 2, 12:13 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OKX | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 92 min |
| Sep 2, 12:53 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | OKX | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 5 hr |
| Sep 2, 1:06 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | OKX | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 4 hr |
| Sep 2, 1:19 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | OKX | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 8 hr |
| Sep 2, 2:30 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | OKX | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 8 hr |
| Sep 2, 5:01 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | OKX | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 3 hr |
| Sep 2, 5:23 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | OKX | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 19 hr |
| Sep 2, 10:07 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | OKX | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 15 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.