Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued September 29 at 1:06AM EDT until September 30 at
Affecting Bristol, MA; Plymouth, MA
In effect until: Sep 29, 2026, 7:00 PM
Bristol, MA; Plymouth, MA
Confirmed across 2 counties in MA; expires 7:00 PM.
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.
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...The Flood Warning is extended 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 11:45 PM EDT Monday the stage was 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:45 PM EDT Monday was 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 5.9 feet Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.0 feet on 07/25/1938. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™