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.

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. * 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