Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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 morning at 1045 AM EDT.
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Rhode
Island...
Pawcatuck River At Wood River Junction affecting Washington
County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Massachusetts...Rhode Island...Connecticut...
Charles River At Dover affecting Middlesex and Norfolk Counties.
Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Providence and Kent Counties.
Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting Washington and New London
Counties.
Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Bristol and Plymouth
Counties.
For the Charles River...including Dover...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Pawtuxet River...including Scituate Reservoir, 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.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Taunton River near Bridgewater.
* WHEN...Until late Tuesday morning.
* 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 9:45 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 10.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 PM EDT Saturday was 10.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Tuesday morning and continue falling to 7.9 feet
Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood