Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Springfield, MA ∙ Providence, RI ∙ Worcester, MA ∙ Hartford, CT ∙ Cranston, RI ∙ Pawtucket, RI ∙ New Britain, CT ∙ Bristol, CT ∙ Chicopee, MA ∙ Southwick, MA

Full Alert Message

Flood Watch National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1258 AM EDT Wed Jul 29 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, including the following area, Windham CT, central Massachusetts, including the following areas, Northern Worcester MA and Southern Worcester MA, and northern Rhode Island, including the following areas, Northwest Providence RI and Southeast Providence RI. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Scattered thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and early evening produced 1 to 2 inches of rain with localized amounts to 3 inches. Moderate to locally heavy rains over eastern NY into the waters east of New Jersey were forecast to move northward this morning and continue into the afternoon, which will raise the risk for street flooding and cause rises on streams and creeks. - 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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