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...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