Flood Statement
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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
108 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

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

  Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington
  Counties.

  Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Plymouth and Bristol
  Counties.

For the Pawcatuck River...including Westerly...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Taunton River...including Bridgewater...Minor flooding is
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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 Friday morning at 600 AM EDT.

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108 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Pawcatuck River at Westerly.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Floodwaters approach lowest lying homes
  along Hiscox Road in Westerly. Along Route 3, flooding occurs at
  some homes in French Village in Hopkinton.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 12:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 6.7 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this
    evening to 7.3 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall late
    tomorrow morning. It will rise to 8.0 feet Saturday
    afternoon. It will then fall again but remain above flood
    stage.
  - Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4134 7189 4144 7188 4146 7177 4135 7174
      4131 7185


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108 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

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

* 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 12:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 7.3 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    late tonight and continue rising to a crest of 10.1 feet
    early Saturday afternoon.
  - 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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