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Flood Warning
ActiveBristol, MA; Plymouth, MA
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Massachusetts...
Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Plymouth and Bristol Counties.
For the Taunton River...including Bridgewater...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Taunton River near Bridgewater.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Backwater flooding from the Taunton River will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles. Beware of the dangers of crossing flooded roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 7.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 8.3 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.3 feet on 11/28/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Monday afternoon at 400 PM EDT.
Data from the National Weather Service
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