Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Springfield, MA ∙ Hartford, CT ∙ New Britain, CT ∙ Bristol, CT ∙ Chicopee, MA ∙ Ludlow, MA ∙ Marion, CT ∙ West Suffield, CT ∙ Ellington, CT ∙ Hawley, MA

Full Alert Message

Flood Watch National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA Issued by National Weather Service New York NY 355 PM EDT Thu May 8 2025 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 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 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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