Westfield hurricane guide¶

Westfield is an inland city in the Westfield River Basin. The city calls flooding a likely emergency and says floods can develop rapidly in the basin. It describes the 1955 flooding that followed hurricanes Connie and Diane and the flooding from Hurricane Irene in 2011. Its Emergency Management Agency lists hurricanes among its concerns, and the city offers CodeRED alerts.

Checked on October 10, 2026

Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from the City of Westfield. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: cityofwestfield.org

What to know in Westfield¶

The city describes Hurricane Irene in August 2011 as causing the Westfield River to overflow its banks in certain areas, with flooding in the Westgate Plaza area and residential areas, and says a shelter was opened for half a day. That is a past event, so check city alerts before any storm.
The city says the largest flood in recent history followed rain from hurricane Connie in August 1955 and a second hurricane, Diane, which added almost twenty inches of rain over three days.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Service	Number	Notes
City Hall	413-572-6200	Office line. Not for emergencies.
Emergency management office	413-568-1222	City Emergency Management. Also the number the city gives for help signing up for CodeRED. Not for emergencies.
Police Department office	413-562-5411	City Police Department, 15 Washington Street. Office line. Not for emergencies.

Official alerts and information¶

Westfield CodeRED Emergency Notifications: Free city alerts by phone, text, and email. You can also text WESTFIELD to 24639. Sign up before a storm. Website.
Westfield Emergency Management: The city's emergency management page. Website.
Emergencies in Westfield: The city's page on flooding and other local emergencies. Website.

County services that cover Westfield¶

Hampden County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Westfield. The Hampden County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

Local alert systems: MEMA says to ask your local Emergency Management Director whether your community uses its own alert system, such as Reverse 911 or Code Red, and how to sign up. Flash flood and hurricane warnings also reach phones as Wireless Emergency Alerts without signing up. Website.
Flood Safety Tips (MEMA): What to do before, during, and after a flood watch, flood warning, or flash flood warning. Website.

Sources¶

Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.