Active AlertsTaunton, MA

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Massachusett
S: Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Plymouth and Bristol Counties.
: The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Rhode Island Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Providence and Kent Counties. For the Taunton Riverincluding BridgewaterMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Taunton River near Bridgewater.
When: Until early Thursday morning.
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 8:45 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 7.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1045 PM EDT.