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US National Weather Service Northeast River Forecast Center

The Northeast River Forecast Center is responsible for providing river, flood and water resource for New England and much of New York State.

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08/31/2026

Rain moves into NY today bringing up to 0.75" through tomorrow. Another round of heavier rain is possible Wednesday night into Thursday. 72-hour totals over 3"+ are possible. Limited flash and urban flooding is possible in Western CT and NY through midweek. No river flooding is forecast.

08/30/2026

Month to date precipitation departures shows most of the region with rainfall deficits up to 3 inches. Multiple rounds of rain will move through the area this week, with the heaviest rainfall expect on Tuesday, over NY and Southern VT.

08/29/2026

Nice weather today before a weak boundary brings scattered showers Sunday-Monday and again Tuesday. Totals up to a half an inch are possible. Moderate to severe drought has persisted in Maine while the rest of the region has benefited from repeated rain events this summer.

08/28/2026

A cold front is pushing through New England, bringing showers and thunderstorms. Southeastern Maine will see the highest totals (over 1 inch), while surrounding areas should expect half an inch or less.

08/27/2026

Potential for multiple rounds of thunderstorms over the same area today into tonight as a cold front slides through. Urban and small stream flash flooding is possible across parts of the region. Rainfall amounts of 0.25-2+" are forecast. Flood Watches are in effect for portions of the region. Remember if you encounter a flooded roadway - turn around don’t drown!

08/26/2026

Locally heavy downpours possible tomorrow as a cold front moves through bringing scattered showers & thunderstorms. This could lead to urban & small stream flash flooding for parts of the region. Stay alert & have multiple ways to receive warnings. Remember if you encounter a flooded road - turnaround don't drown!

08/25/2026

Scattered showers across portions of northern NY and New England today will give way to a quiet Wednesday. Storms could bring rain to the region Thursday, with up to 1.50" possible. Exact placement of highest totals depends on areas of best convection. No flooding is forecast.

08/24/2026

Most of the region experienced precipitation over the weekend. Highest totals were across southern New England and western New York with up to 2.5". The highest precipitation amounts over the next 3 days is contained to western New York due to lake effect showers, with most of the region staying dry.

08/23/2026

Active pattern over the last week has led to near to above normal weekly average streamflows for much of the region. Unsettled pattern continues as we head into the work week as a frontal system slowly exits.

08/22/2026

Rain chances increase later tonight and last through Monday. A cold front will move through the region tonight through Sunday before the region generally dries out Monday. Highest amounts are forecast in eastern ME and western NY with highest amounts around 2". The rest of the region stays mostly under 0.50".

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