Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 10 at 10:53PM EDT until March 12 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 10, 2026 - 7:53pm
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton MA has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Massachusetts...
Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Bristol and Plymouth
Counties.
For the Taunton River...including Bridgewater...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Taunton River near Bridgewater.
* WHEN...From late tonight to early Thursday 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 9:45 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 8.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.0
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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 Wednesday afternoon at 200 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Bristol, MA; Plymouth, MA
Forcast Office:
NWS Boston/Norton MA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov