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EXPIRED3/10/2024 12:55:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: ImmediateSeverity: SevereCertainty: Observed
3/10/2024 12:55:00 AM until 3/10/2024 1:00:00 PM
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon at 100 PM EDT.
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Massachusetts...
Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Bristol and Plymouth
Counties.
For the Taunton River...including Bridgewater...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Taunton River near Bridgewater.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Backwater flooding from the Taunton River
will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This
will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles for
an extended period of time. 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 10:45 PM EST Saturday the stage was 7.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 8.6 feet
Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood