Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Boston, MA ∙ Providence, RI ∙ Worcester, MA ∙ Cambridge, MA ∙ Lowell, MA ∙ Quincy, MA ∙ Lynn, MA ∙ Fall River, MA ∙ Brockton, MA ∙ New Bedford, MA

Full Alert Message

Flood Watch National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 230 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...This Flood Watch includes extreme eastern Connecticut, central and eastern Massachusetts including the Cape and Islands, as well as all of Rhode Island. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rainfall totals between 1 and 2.5 inches will be common across the region. Heaviest will be across eastern MA where a few locations may receive up to 3 inches of rain. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&

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