Issue date: 2026-03-12T03:24+00:00
...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 further notice. * 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 10:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 PM EDT Wednesday was 8.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening and continue falling to 6.9 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood