Weather Alerts for Somerset, Massachusetts 02726 - The Weather Channel | Weather.com
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Weather Alerts-

High Severity Alert

River Flood Warning

From Wed 2:00 am until Thu 2:00 am EDT

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Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By

Boston - MA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Taunton River near Bridgewater

Description

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO EARLY THURSDAY MORNING... WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. WHERE...Taunton River near Bridgewater. WHEN...From late tonight to early Thursday morning. 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 9:45 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 8.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

More Information

...The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton MA has issued a Flood Warning 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Wednesday afternoon at 200 PM EDT.
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