Headline:
Flood Watch issued March 16 at 1:10AM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 10:10pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Northwestern Connecticut and western Massachusetts
* WHEN...From 5 AM EDT early this morning through Tuesday morning.
* 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. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Periods of moderate to heavy rain along with some embedded
thunderstorms are expected to track into western New England
today before a cold front sweeps through the region tonight.
A total of 1 to 2.5 inches of rain is likely through Tuesday
morning which can lead to rises on area rivers and streams
and result in urban and poor drainage flooding, especially
during heavy downpours.
- 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 Litchfield; Southern Litchfield; Northern Berkshire; Southern Berkshire
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov