Severe Flood ● Closed
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 1:52AM EDT until October 1 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA, United States of America
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...The Flood Warning continues 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 12:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 12:45 AM EDT Wednesday was 9.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
evening and continue falling to 6.4 feet Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Measurements
| Coordinates | 41.8740, -71.0640 |
|---|---|
| Region | Bristol, MA; Plymouth, MA |
| Location Precision | polygon |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Immediate |
| Cap Certainty | Observed |
| Cap Expires | 2026-09-30T15:00:00-04:00 |
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23 Sep 2026, 7 days before this event. 24.1% cloud across the tile.
3 Oct 2026, 3 days after this event. 0.4% cloud across the tile.
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