Flood Watch: Hartford; Tolland; Western Franklin; Eastern Franklin; Western Hampshire; Western Hampden; Eastern Hampshire; Eastern Hampden

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Flood Watch — Hartford; Tolland; Western Franklin; Eastern Franklin; Western Hampshire; Western Hampden; Eastern Hampshire; Eastern Hampden Severity: Severe. Certainty: Possible. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, including the following areas, Hartford CT and Tolland CT and western Massachusetts, including the following areas, Eastern Franklin MA, Eastern Hampden MA, Eastern Hampshire MA, Western Franklin MA, Western Hampden MA and Western Hampshire MA. * WHEN...Through this evening. * 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... - Scattered thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and early evening produced 1 to 2 inches of rain with localized amounts to 3 inches. Moderate to locally heavy rains over eastern NY into the waters east of New Jersey were forecast to move northward this morning and continue into the afternoon, which will raise the risk for street flooding and cause rises on streams and creeks. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood