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Boston Weather Sunday Heavy Rain and Flood Watch
22+ hour, 12+ min ago (169+ words) The National Weather Service says rain will overspread the region in the morning, with some storms capable of producing torrential downpours. A Flood Watch remains in effect through Sunday afternoon, including Boston and areas south and east, according to the…...
Flash flood warning, flood watch in effect for parts of Massachusetts
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (298+ words) We're on a SEVERE WEATHER ALERT from the Boston 25 Weather Team due to a flash flood warning and flood watch for parts of southern New England, including Massachusetts. In Massachusetts, the flash flood warning is in effect for southwestern Bristol…...
Heavy Rain Triggers Flood Watches Across New England
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (230+ words) Heavy rain swept across Southern New England on September 13, 2026, triggering flood watches and localized flash flooding risks across Connecticut and southern Massachusetts through the afternoon. Atmospheric moisture pushed rain totals between 1 and 3 inches across flood-watch zones, with isolated narrow bands…...
Flash flooding risk in Boston area Sunday | What to expect from the rain
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (28+ words) NBC Boston Flash flooding risk in Boston area Sunday | What to expect from the rain...
Heavy Rain and Flood Watches Expected in Southern New England Through Sunday Morning
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (281+ words) Home » Trending » Heavy Rain and Flood Watches Expected in Southern New England Through Sunday Morning Rainfall amounts are anticipated to vary, with some areas potentially receiving up to 2 inches, particularly south of the Massachusetts Turnpike. Moreover, localized narrow bands of…...
Flood watch for parts of Massachusetts due to heavy rain, flash flooding threat
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (230+ words) BOSTON — We’re on a SEVERE WEATHER ALERT from the Boston 25 Weather Team due to a flood watch for parts of southern New England, including Massachusetts. In Massachusetts, the flood watch is in effect for Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket, Worcester,…...
STORM WATCH: Flash flooding is expected this morning on Long Island; Here's the timing
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (185+ words) Sep 13, 2026, 6:24 AM A Flood Watch is in effect until 2 p.m. for isolated thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain. 1 to 2" of rain is expected, with localized spots getting 3"+ of rain. While the primary hazard is heavy rain, there is a risk for…...
FIRST ALERT: Heavy rain brings flood risk to Boston, Mass., RI (Live radar)
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (218+ words) Sydney Welch has the details on the wet weather in our forecast. A First Alert is in place on Sunday, with widespread rain developing this morning. See severe weather alerts for your area here and explore interactive weather radar below....
Weather Alert: Heavy rain could lead to flooding on Sunday in Southern New England
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (211+ words) Heavy rain could cause localized flooding on Sunday. It's a Storm Team 10 Weather Alert on Sunday for heavy rain that could lead to localized flooding in Southern New England. Plan on indoor activities on Sunday and grab a raincoat/umbrella…...
Flash flood watch, heavy rain forecast for Long Island early Sunday morning
2+ day, 20+ min ago (387+ words) A weather service flood watch is in place from 2 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Credit: National Weather Service Long Island is under a flood watch with as much as 5 inches of rain possible on Sunday for pockets of the Island, according to the…...