Flood Statement Issued by NWS Boston, MA
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FLSBOX
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
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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
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LAT...LON 4182 7119 4202 7097 4194 7087 4177 7110
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