Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Boston, MA

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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
925 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

...The Flood Warning is extended 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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 Wednesday morning at 930 AM EDT.

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925 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Taunton River near Bridgewater.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* 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 8:45 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 8.7 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:45 PM EDT Tuesday was 9.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    early Friday morning and continue rising to 9.1 feet Friday
    evening.
  - Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4182 7119 4202 7097 4194 7087 4177 7110


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