Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 30 at 9:49AM EDT until July 30 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 30, 2026 - 6:49am
Expires:
July 30, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
At 949 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned
area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional
rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
South Kingstown, Westerly, Narragansett, Hopkinton, Charlestown,
Richmond and Exeter.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Washington, RI
Forcast Office:
NWS Boston/Norton MA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov