Flash Flood Warning issued November 6 at 9:14PM EST until November 6 at 11:30PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

At 914 PM Est, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing
heavy rain which has led to numerous road closures across Acushnet
and New Bedford. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2.5 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
New Bedford, Fall River, Plymouth, Dartmouth, Marion,
Middleborough, Wareham, Bourne, Fairhaven, Westport, Carver,
Lakeville, Acushnet, Freetown, Mattapoisett and Rochester.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

This month

2201st Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days