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Flash Flood Warning issued September 13 at 12:22PM EDT until September 13

Affecting Bristol, MA; Bristol, RI; Kent, RI; Newport, RI; Providence, RI; Washington, RI

In effect until: Sep 13, 2026, 5:45 PM

Bristol, MA; Bristol, RI; Kent, RI; Newport, RI; Providence, RI; Washington, RI

Likely impact across 6 counties in MA and RI; effects through 5:45 PM.

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.

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At 1222 PM EDT, Doppler radar and rain gauges indicated thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3.5 inches
of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1
hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar and rain gauges.

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...
Providence, Fall River, Warwick, Cranston, East Providence,
Coventry, Dartmouth, North Providence, South Kingstown, West
Warwick, Johnston, North Kingstown, Newport, Bristol, Somerset,
Portsmouth, Barrington, Middletown, Narragansett and Swansea.

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Flash Flood Warning issued September 13 at 12:22PM EDT until September 13

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