Does anyone have an ark?

The powerful nor'easter stalled to the south has given us rain all day aggravating the flooding across the region. Almost all major rivers are at least 3 FT above flood stage, causing people to evacuate and roads to be impassible. Major flooding is being reported all over the area, Some areas include Quincy, Winchester, Waltham, and Billercia. Closer to home Jamaica Pond is up to the rocks in some places, and is just about to come on to the walkway along the J-Way. Leverett's pond is almost up to the road, and the walkways are flooded. The water is also almost up to Daisy field- the baseball field on the J-Way. The muddy river flooded Fenway station today, shutting it down as it crested at 15 FT 5 inches. However, sand bags have kept the water out of Kenmore station. But, the river is way over its banks as benches, train tracks and pathways are all underwater. This is the most flooding I have ever seen in our area, and the rivers may not have crested yet in most locations. Beware for more flooding after the rain ends, as some roads may become even more flooded. The rain will finally come to an end after midnight tonight.


Rain totals: Inches

Topsfield: 10
Boston Common: 9.6
JP: 9.2
Newton: 9.1
Milton: 8.5
Logan: 6.75

Alerts:

Flood Warning is in effect for all of eastern Mass. Some rivers will not go below flood stage until Thursday.

Wind Advisory in effect until 11 PM tonight.

Coastal Flood Warning in effect for the entire coastline for the midnight high tide tonight.


Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Rain and sleet. Some wet snow may mix in. Windy with lows in the low to mid 30's. NE winds of 20-30 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH. A coating of snow is possible in some locations. Additional rainfall around a half inch. No flash freeze is expected.

Rainfall Totals: Thru Tonight

8-12 inches: The metro Boston area points north and west. About 10 inches of rain in JP!

4-8: The south shore and the Worcester area.


Tuesday: Cloudy early, then finally the sun will come out! Highs near 43 in Downtown Boston, 46 in JP and 49 inland. A NE wind of 15-25 MPH.

Tuesday: Clear, lows around 30.

St. Patricks Day: Sunny and great, highs in the upper 50's.

Thursday and Friday: Sunny, highs around 60.

Saturday: Sunny, highs in the mid 60's.