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FLSBOX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
717 AM EDT Sat May 24 2025

...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.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 730 PM EDT.

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717 AM EDT Sat May 24 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Taunton River near Bridgewater.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* 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 6:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 8.5 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 6:45 AM EDT Saturday was 8.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.5
    feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late
    this evening.
  - Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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LAT...LON 4182 7119 4202 7097 4194 7087 4177 7110


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