Pittsfield, Massachusetts – Heavy rain moving into western New England overnight could quickly swell already high creeks and rivers, raising the risk of flooding in parts of Berkshire County and northwestern Connecticut.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, a Flood Watch begins late tonight and remains in effect through Tuesday morning for Berkshire County in Massachusetts and Litchfield County in Connecticut. Periods of moderate to heavy rain, along with isolated thunderstorms, may deliver between 1 and 2.5 inches of rainfall before the system exits.
Cities including Pittsfield, North Adams, and Great Barrington in Massachusetts, along with Torrington, Thomaston, and New Milford in Connecticut, may see streams rise rapidly during heavier downpours Monday. Creeks and smaller waterways are already running high, increasing the potential for water to spill over banks.
Low-lying roads, rural bridges, and areas near small rivers are most vulnerable, especially in the Housatonic River basin and nearby tributaries. Urban drainage systems in towns like Dalton and Terryville could also struggle to keep up with bursts of rain.
Residents are urged to avoid flooded roads and keep an eye on small streams near homes and roadways. Even minor flooding can block travel routes quickly in hilly terrain.
The Flood Watch remains active through Tuesday morning as rain continues across western Massachusetts and northwestern Connecticut, and additional flood warnings may follow if rivers approach critical levels.
