1/11/2024 10:54:00 PM until 1/12/2024 11:00:00 AM

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Friday morning.Friday morning at 1100 AM EST.

Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Rhode Island...Connecticut... Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington Counties. For the Pawcatuck River...including Wood River Junction, Westerly... Moderate flooding is forecast. ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pawcatuck River at Westerly. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Lowland flooding is anticipated from Hopkinton downriver through Westerly, Stonington and New Stonington. Lowest lying homes along Hiscox Road in Westerly are inundated by floodwaters. Along Route 3, flooding occurs at homes in French Village in Hopkinton. Follow the advice of local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so. Floodwaters may inundate Route 49 by the North Stonington and Stonington town line. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM EST Thursday the stage was 8.7 feet. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 PM EST Thursday was 8.9 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a maximum value of 9.0 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&