Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 1:52AM EDT until October 1 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 29, 2026 - 10:52pm
Expires:
September 30, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues 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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Taunton River near Bridgewater.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 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 for
an extended period of time. 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 12:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 12:45 AM EDT Wednesday was 9.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
evening and continue falling to 6.4 feet Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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 this afternoon at 300 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Bristol, MA; Plymouth, MA
Forcast Office:
NWS Boston/Norton MA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov