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2023 [KBOX] Boston / Norton Flash Flood (FF) Warning (W) Number 65

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Storm Based Warning History

090 
WGUS51 KBOX 112322
FFWBOX
MAC027-120230-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FF.W.0065.230911T2322Z-230912T0230Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
722 PM EDT Mon Sep 11 2023

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR LEOMINSTER...

The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northeastern Worcester County in central Massachusetts...

* Until 1030 PM EDT.

* At 722 PM EDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms 
  producing heavy rain in Leominster, roadways being washed out and 
  flood waters entering homes and business. Between 3 and 5 inches 
  of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 4 inches 
  in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are 
  possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected 
  to begin shortly.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Leominster. This is a 
  PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
           producing flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

  IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
           HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of
           low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Leominster, Fitchburg, Lunenburg, Lancaster, Sterling, 
  Westminster, Shirley and Princeton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and 
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are 
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become 
unstable and unsafe.

&&

LAT...LON 4260 7185 4261 7167 4258 7167 4255 7168
      4254 7168 4253 7168 4253 7166 4244 7169
      4244 7190

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...2-4 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

$$

Dooley
099 
WGUS51 KBOX 120154
FFWBOX
MAC027-121200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FF.W.0065.000000T0000Z-230912T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
954 PM EDT Mon Sep 11 2023

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR LEOMINSTER...

The National Weather Service in Norton has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northeastern Worcester County in central Massachusetts...

* Until 800 AM EDT Tuesday.

* At 954 PM EDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms 
  producing heavy rain in emergency manager reports roadways being 
  washed out and flood waters entering homes and business. . Between 
  6 and 9 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or 
  expected to begin shortly.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Leominster. This is a 
  PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
           producing flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

  IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
           HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of
           low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Leominster, Fitchburg, Lunenburg, Lancaster, Sterling, 
  Westminster, Shirley and Princeton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and 
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are 
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become 
unstable and unsafe.

&&

LAT...LON 4260 7185 4261 7167 4258 7167 4255 7168
      4254 7168 4253 7168 4253 7166 4244 7169
      4244 7190

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

kp
279 
WGUS71 KBOX 121155
FFSBOX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
755 AM EDT Tue Sep 12 2023

MAC027-121205-
/O.EXP.KBOX.FF.W.0065.000000T0000Z-230912T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Worcester MA-
755 AM EDT Tue Sep 12 2023

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING FOR 
NORTHEASTERN WORCESTER COUNTY...

Torrential rains which resulted in severe flooding in Leominster 
have ended, although flooding impacts continue. As impacts continue, 
please continue to heed remaining road closures and follow 
instructions from local officials.

LAT...LON 4260 7185 4261 7167 4258 7167 4255 7168
      4254 7168 4253 7168 4253 7166 4244 7169
      4244 7190

$$

AL
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090 
WGUS51 KBOX 112322
FFWBOX
MAC027-120230-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FF.W.0065.230911T2322Z-230912T0230Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
722 PM EDT Mon Sep 11 2023

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR LEOMINSTER...

The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northeastern Worcester County in central Massachusetts...

* Until 1030 PM EDT.

* At 722 PM EDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms 
  producing heavy rain in Leominster, roadways being washed out and 
  flood waters entering homes and business. Between 3 and 5 inches 
  of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 4 inches 
  in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are 
  possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected 
  to begin shortly.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Leominster. This is a 
  PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
           producing flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

  IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
           HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of
           low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Leominster, Fitchburg, Lunenburg, Lancaster, Sterling, 
  Westminster, Shirley and Princeton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and 
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are 
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become 
unstable and unsafe.

&&

LAT...LON 4260 7185 4261 7167 4258 7167 4255 7168
      4254 7168 4253 7168 4253 7166 4244 7169
      4244 7190

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...2-4 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

$$

Dooley
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099 
WGUS51 KBOX 120154
FFWBOX
MAC027-121200-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FF.W.0065.000000T0000Z-230912T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
954 PM EDT Mon Sep 11 2023

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR LEOMINSTER...

The National Weather Service in Norton has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northeastern Worcester County in central Massachusetts...

* Until 800 AM EDT Tuesday.

* At 954 PM EDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms 
  producing heavy rain in emergency manager reports roadways being 
  washed out and flood waters entering homes and business. . Between 
  6 and 9 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or 
  expected to begin shortly.

  This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Leominster. This is a 
  PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
           producing flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

  IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
           HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of
           low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Leominster, Fitchburg, Lunenburg, Lancaster, Sterling, 
  Westminster, Shirley and Princeton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and 
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are 
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become 
unstable and unsafe.

&&

LAT...LON 4260 7185 4261 7167 4258 7167 4255 7168
      4254 7168 4253 7168 4253 7166 4244 7169
      4244 7190

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

kp
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279 
WGUS71 KBOX 121155
FFSBOX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
755 AM EDT Tue Sep 12 2023

MAC027-121205-
/O.EXP.KBOX.FF.W.0065.000000T0000Z-230912T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Worcester MA-
755 AM EDT Tue Sep 12 2023

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING FOR 
NORTHEASTERN WORCESTER COUNTY...

Torrential rains which resulted in severe flooding in Leominster 
have ended, although flooding impacts continue. As impacts continue, 
please continue to heed remaining road closures and follow 
instructions from local officials.

LAT...LON 4260 7185 4261 7167 4258 7167 4255 7168
      4254 7168 4253 7168 4253 7166 4244 7169
      4244 7190

$$

AL

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