Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 12:35PM EDT until September 30 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 30, 2026 - 9:35am
Expires:
September 30, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Massachusetts...
Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Plymouth and Bristol
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 this evening.
* 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 11:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:45 AM EDT Wednesday was 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this afternoon and continue falling to 5.8 feet Saturday 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 evening at 1000 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Bristol, MA; Plymouth, MA
Forcast Office:
NWS Boston/Norton MA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov