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NWS / NOAA weather: Flood Warning issued September 29 at 1:06AM EDT until September 30 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

...The Flood Warning is extended 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 11:45 PM EDT Monday the stage was 9.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:45 PM EDT Monday was 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
evening and continue falling to 5.9 feet Thursday evening.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.0
feet on 07/25/1938.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Severity
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
This month
1625th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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