Alertes en vigueurBristol

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Massachusett
S: Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Plymouth and Bristol Counties. For the Taunton Riverincluding BridgewaterMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Taunton River near Bridgewater.
When: Until this evening.
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 11:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.2 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:45 AM EDT Wednesday was 9.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling to 5.8 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 evening at 1000 PM EDT.