Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued September 27 at 11:53AM EDT until September 29 at
Affecting Bristol, MA; Plymouth, MA
In effect until: Sep 28, 2026, 4:00 AM
Bristol, MA; Plymouth, MA
Likely impact across 2 counties in MA; effects through 4:00 AM.
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 late tonight at midnight EDT.
Read the original bulletin (official text)
...The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a Flood Warning 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 forecast. * WHERE...Taunton River near Bridgewater. * WHEN...From this evening to Tuesday evening. * 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 10:45 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 5.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 9.4 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.4 feet on 03/25/2024. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™