Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at midnight EDT.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Rhode Island... Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Providence and Kent Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Rhode Island...Connecticut...Massachusetts... Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County. Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting Washington and New London Counties. Pawcatuck River At Wood River Junction affecting Washington County. Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Plymouth and Bristol Counties. For the Pawtuxet River...including Cranston...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Pawcatuck River...including Wood River Junction, Westerly... Minor flooding is forecast. For the Taunton River...including Bridgewater...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Wood River...including Hope Valley...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and 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 10:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 8.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM EDT Friday was 8.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.2 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood