Flood Warning in Bristol County, Massachusetts

Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED 5/25/2025 9:40:00 PM (UTC) Urgency: Immediate Severity: Severe Certainty: Observed
5/25/2025 9:40:00 PM until 5/26/2025 7:30:00 AM
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. 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 Monday morning at 730 AM EDT.
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Massachusetts... Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Bristol and Plymouth Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Taunton River near Bridgewater. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 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. Beware of the dangers of crossing flooded roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 8.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM EDT Sunday was 8.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 5.7 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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