Fitchburg, Massachusetts

... The Flood Warning has been cancelled for eastern Worcester County
in central Massachusetts... and Middlesex... Suffolk... Norfolk and
Essex counties in eastern Massachusetts... and Bristol and Plymouth
counties in southeast Massachusetts...

At 715 PM EDT Thursday rivers continue to fall and most small rivers
in eastern Massachusetts have fallen into minor flood. Therefore
the Flood Warning for much of eastern Massachusetts has been
cancelled. All of the small rivers have crested and most are in
minor flood... however... impacts on area roads may still be seen
until these rivers fall below flood stage. Use caution when
traveling near small streams and rivers and never drive into an area
where water covers the Road.

New flood warnings have been issued for Essex... Bristol... and
Plymouth counties where the Ipswich and Taunton rivers remain in
moderate flood. Please see the latest flood warnings for more
information on these rivers.

Do not drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the
roadway... including underpasses. The water may be too deep to allow
vehicles to cross safely... or the roadway may be undermined.

A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. If you
are in the warning area move to higher ground immediately. Residents
living near streams and creeks should take immediate action to
protect life and property. Do not attempt to cross flooded areas by
foot or in your vehicle.

Lat... Lon 4286 7081 4269 7077 4265 7070 4265 7059
      4254 7089 4235 7103 4229 7104 4225 7096
      4226 7087 4220 7072 4199 7070 4186 7059
      4156 7107 4175 7120 4185 7132 4206 7136
      4205 7163 4269 7190 4265 7126 4289 7089


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400 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2010

The Flood Warning continues for
the Nashua River at East Pepperell.
* At 3:01 PM Thursday the stage was 11.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast... the river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
late Saturday morning.
* Impact... at 12.0 feet... flooding is expected in low lying
residential areas along portions of the Nashua River. Follow the
directions provided by your local emergency management officials.
If you are asked to evacuate... do so immediately. Avoid flood prone
locations. Know the alternate routes in your location so you avoid
areas where flood waters may have damaged or closed area roadways.

400 PM EDT Thu Mar 18 2010

The Flood Warning continues for
the Assabet River at Maynard.
* At 2:30 PM Thursday the stage was 6.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast... the river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
early Saturday morning.
* Impact... at 6.0 feet... flooding is likely in low lying sections
along the river including portions of Maynard... Hudson and Concord.
Water may approach homes along the river and may force several
localized Road closures.