Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 8 at 3:53AM EDT until May 10 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 8, 2025 - 12:53am
Expires:
May 8, 2025 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, including the following
areas, Hartford CT and Tolland CT and western Massachusetts,
including the following areas, Eastern Franklin MA, Eastern
Hampden MA, Eastern Hampshire MA, Western Franklin MA, Western
Hampden MA and Western Hampshire MA.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Moderate to heavy rains expected Friday morning through
Saturday morning with 2-3 inches of rain possible. Given the
wet antecedent conditions and already high flows, continued
river flooding expected along the southern CT river, and
possibly into the Northern CT river. Minor street and
nuisance flooding is possible, but flash flooding is
unlikely.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Hartford; Tolland; Western Franklin; Eastern Franklin; Western Hampshire; Western Hampden; Eastern Hampshire; Eastern Hampden
Forcast Office:
NWS Boston/Norton MA