BERKSHIRE, MA — * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Hoosic River at Williamstown.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Most of Cole Field is inundated, as well as the portion of Stetson Road that runs along Cole Field.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 6.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 10.9 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
Flooding in Berkshire, MA can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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