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Boston - MA, US, National Weather Service

Taunton River near Bridgewater

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON... WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. WHERE...Taunton River near Bridgewater. WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon. 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 10:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM EDT Wednesday was 8.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.1 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The Flood Warning is extended 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. 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 this evening at 1130 PM EDT.