Walpole MRC

03/17/2026

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
304 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

Walpole MA - 304 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
..FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible from periods of heavy rain through tonight combined with last week/s snow melt.

* WHERE...All of southern New England except the outer-Islands.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

- Periods of heavy showers and potentially a few embedded thunder will continue through tonight. This combined with last week/s snow melt may result in some river and small stream flooding as well as pockets poor drainage street flooding.

- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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Flooding is a coast-to-coast threat to some part of the United States and its territories nearly every day of the year. This site is designed to teach you how to stay safe in a flood event. If you know what to do before, during, and after a flood you can increase your chances of survival and bet...

03/16/2026

HEAVY RAIN & WIND

Widespread showers and embedded t-storms through tonight will bring heavy rainfall and possible flooding. Also, a period of strong to damaging winds expected tonight with gusts 45-65 mph. Flood Watches, High Wind Warnings and Wind Advisories are in effect.

U.S. National Weather Service- Boston / Norton
Posted: Monday, 16-March 2026 @ 13:00

03/15/2026

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1213 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

Walpole MA - 1213 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
..HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island.

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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03/15/2026

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED

Flood Watch

National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1214 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels.

Walpole MA - 1214 PM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
..FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is possible.

* WHERE...Walpole MA

* WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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Flooding is a coast-to-coast threat to some part of the United States and its territories nearly every day of the year. This site is designed to teach you how to stay safe in a flood event. If you know what to do before, during, and after a flood you can increase your chances of survival and bet...

03/15/2026

On or about March 9, 2026, The Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared worsened drought conditions in several regions of Massachusetts due to limited groundwater recharge this winter. The Central and Northeast Regions are now in a Level 3-Critical Drought. The Connecticut River Valley has moved to a Level 2-Significant Drought, and the Western Region is now in a Level 1- Mild Drought. Conditions slightly improved in Nantucket County, which is now at a Level 2-Significant Drought. The Southeast and Cape Cod Regions and Dukes County remain unchanged.

Although Massachusetts received up to three feet of snow in February, that snowfall has not yet helped improve drought conditions. Most of that water is still locked in snow because February temperatures stayed well below freezing; the ground was also frozen. Even when it melts, the three feet of snow equals only about two and a half inches of water, which is not enough to fully recharge rivers, lakes, ponds, and groundwater after months of below-average precipitation and overall substantial water deficits. The above-normal temperatures that Massachusetts is now experiencing and the upcoming rains will start to slowly replenish water systems and be reflected in monthly totals for the month of March.

03/14/2026

Almost all of Massachusetts is in critical or significant drought status. This increases the outdoor fire risk at the very time when more people are spending more time outdoors, and it limits water for firefighting drawn from lakes, ponds, and streams. Please use extra caution and care with any activity that involves sparks, embers, or open flames. This includes cooking, smoking, and open burning.

Learn more: https://www.mass.gov/guides/drought-management-in-massachusetts

Posted: Saturday, 14-March 2026

03/14/2026

HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. Strongest of the winds will be Monday night.

* WHERE...Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

U.S. National Weather Service - Boston / Norton
Posted: Saturday, 14-March 2026 @ 13:00

03/12/2026

FLOOD AWARENESS WEEK

A Flood Warning means TAKE ACTION. A Flood Watch means BE PREPARED. When a Warning occurs, it means flooding is imminent or already occurring. When a Flood Watch is in effect, it means flooding is possible in your area.

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03/12/2026

STAY IN THE INFORMED !!

Do you have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts?

What about if the power goes out: do you have ways to keep those devices charged?

Receiving these alerts is extremely important so that you know when to take action when severe Weather or Emergency strikes.

Did you know that NOAA Weather Radios and AM/FM radios broadcasts these Emergency Alerts?

A battery powered radio is a great Resource during an Emergency, especially when all other options fail.

03/12/2026

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS

Stay alert, Stay Prepared!

Watch the sky and pay attention to your surroundings as weather changes. Be ready to take action when storms approach.

03/07/2026

REMINDER !!!

Just a reminder that Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday March 8 at 2am !!

03/07/2026

DISASTERS CAN ESCALATE QUICKLY

Having a plan gives you more time to respond and helps you recover faster. Sign up for alerts, create communication, meeting place, and evacuation plans; back up important documents, and build an emergency kit.