Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 26 at 12:18PM EDT until September 29 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 26, 2026 - 9:18am
Expires:
September 27, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Central and eastern Massachusetts as well as all of Rhode
Island.
* WHEN...Through late Monday night.
* 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...
- Periods of rain will continue across the region right through
Monday. Storm total rainfall amount of 2-4" are expected, but
localized 5-7" amounts are possible. If these higher amounts are
realized...the potential for both urban and small river/stream
flooding would increase. This is particularly true if these
localized higher amounts 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:
Northern Worcester; Central Middlesex County; Western Essex; Eastern Essex; Southern Worcester; Western Norfolk; Southeast Middlesex; Suffolk; Eastern Norfolk; Northern Bristol; Western Plymouth; Eastern Plymouth; Southern Bristol; Southern Plymouth; Barnstable; Dukes; Nantucket; Northwest Middlesex County; Northwest Providence; Southeast Providence; Western Kent; Eastern Kent; Bristol; Washington; Newport; Block Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Boston/Norton MA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov