Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 12 at 1:18PM EDT until September 13 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 10:18am
Expires:
September 13, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, including the following
area, Windham CT and Massachusetts, including the following areas,
Eastern Norfolk MA, Southern Worcester MA, Suffolk MA and Western
Norfolk MA.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday afternoon.
* 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...
- Showers and a few embedded thunderstorms with localized narrow
bands of torrential rainfall are possible very late tonight into
Sunday afternoon. Widespread rainfall amounts of 0.50 to 2 inches
are expected. However...localized narrow bands of 2-4" of rain
are possible within a 3 hour period. While it remains uncertain
if these narrow bands of heavier rain occur...the potential
exists for localized flash flooding...especially if it were to
occur over a vulnerable urban center.
- 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:
Windham; Southern Worcester; Western Norfolk; Suffolk; Eastern Norfolk
Forcast Office:
NWS Boston/Norton MA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov