Weather Alerts for Plymouth County

Issued by the National Weather Service

       Flood Warning      

Flood Warning  FLOOD WARNING   Flood Warning
PLYMOUTH COUNTY

Areas Affected:
Bristol, MA - Plymouth, MA
Effective: Fri, 3/29 4:47am Updated: Fri, 3/29 7:47am Urgency: Immediate
Expires: Fri, 3/29 5:00pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Observed

 
Details:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Rhode
Island...

Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Providence and Kent Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Rhode
Island...Connecticut...Massachusetts...

Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County.

Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting Washington and New London
Counties.

Pawcatuck River At Wood River Junction affecting Washington
County.

Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Plymouth and Bristol
Counties.

For the Pawtuxet River...including Scituate Reservoir, Cranston...
Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Pawcatuck River...including Wood River Junction, Westerly...
Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Taunton River...including Bridgewater...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Wood River...including Hope Valley...Minor flooding is
forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Taunton River near Bridgewater.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Minor lowland and backyard flooding is
likely along reaches of the river along Bridgewater and
Middleboro. Backwater flooding from the Taunton River will cause
prolonged flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro.  This
will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by vehicles for days.
Beware of the dangers of crossing flooded roadways- the water may
be deeper than you think. Floodwaters have the ability to damage
roadways. Heed the advice of local officials, and evacuate if
asked to do so.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 7.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.2
feet early tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Information:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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 afternoon at 500 PM EDT.