Flood Warning for Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Worcester Counties MA
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Flood Warning issued for parts of central and eastern Massachusetts due to excessive rainfall causing urban and small stream flooding.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Massachusetts
- Issued
- September 27, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Boston/Norton MA
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Alert Details
Flood Warning issued by NWS Boston/Norton MA. Effective from September 27 at 11:34AM EDT until September 27 at 2:30PM EDT.
Affected Areas
Southeastern Worcester County in central Massachusetts, Northwestern Norfolk County in eastern Massachusetts, West Central Suffolk County in eastern Massachusetts, and Southeastern Middlesex County in northeastern Massachusetts. Locations include Boston, Worcester, Cambridge, Newton, Framingham, Waltham, Brookline, Arlington, Leominster, Marlborough, Shrewsbury, Natick, Watertown, Lexington, Needham, Milford, Wellesley, Belmont and Westford.
What You Should Do
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.
Expected Conditions
Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by excessive rainfall. Between 2 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2.5 inches are possible.
Timeline
In effect until 2:30 PM EDT on September 27, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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