Elevated North America

NWS / NOAA weather: Flood Warning issued September 29 at 10:45AM EDT until October 1 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

...The Flood Warning is extended 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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Taunton River near Bridgewater.

* WHEN...Until late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...At 9.0 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 for
an extended period of time. 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 9:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 9.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:45 AM EDT Tuesday was 9.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue falling to 6.4 feet Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Severity
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
This month
1674th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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