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Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
230 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

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Windham CT-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Western
Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk
MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern
Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern
Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket
MA-Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-Southeast
Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-
Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Cambridge, Fall River, Worcester,
Fitchburg, Vineyard Haven, Provincetown, Putnam, Boston, Norwood,
Taunton, Plymouth, Barre, Nantucket, Warwick, Westerly, Ayer,
Lawrence, Chatham, Brockton, Gloucester, Lowell, Foster,
Foxborough, Quincy, East Greenwich, Falmouth, Providence, West
Warwick, Willimantic, Narragansett, Milford, Coventry, Bristol,
Newport, Smithfield, West Greenwich, Mattapoisett, Framingham,
and New Bedford
230 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...This Flood Watch includes extreme eastern Connecticut,
  central and eastern Massachusetts including the Cape and Islands,
  as well as all of Rhode Island.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Rainfall totals between 1 and 2.5 inches will be common
    across the region. Heaviest will be across eastern MA where a
    few locations may receive up to 3 inches of rain.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

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HF



Flood Warning

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...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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TD



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