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