Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Springfield, MA ∙ Worcester, MA ∙ Hartford, CT ∙ New Britain, CT ∙ Bristol, CT ∙ Chicopee, MA ∙ Wauregan, CT ∙ Colrain, MA ∙ Sunderland, MA ∙ Monson, MA

Full Alert Message

Flood Watch National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 259 PM EDT Fri May 9 2025 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, including the following areas, Hartford CT, Tolland CT and Windham CT and Massachusetts, including the following areas, Eastern Franklin MA, Eastern Hampden MA, Eastern Hampshire MA, Northern Middlesex MA, Northern Worcester MA, Southern Worcester MA, Western Franklin MA, Western Hampden MA and Western Hampshire MA. * WHEN...Through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - With 3-5 inches of rain estimated to have fallen on Thursday across central Worcester county, another 1.5-3 inches of rain on Friday may cause small creeks and streams to flood. Minor street and nuisance flooding is possible, but flash flooding is unlikely. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood - 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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