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Flood Warning
ActiveBristol, MA; Plymouth, MA
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours 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 Bristol and Plymouth Counties.
For the Taunton River...including Bridgewater...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Taunton River near Bridgewater.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday evening.
* 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 10:45 AM EDT Monday the stage was 8.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM EDT Monday was 8.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.5 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - 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 this evening at 1130 PM EDT.
Data from the National Weather Service
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