Flood Warning Issued for Taunton River in Bristol and Plymouth Counties

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton MA has issued a Flood Warning for the Taunton River near Bridgewater. The alert is in effect from late tonight through early Thursday morning, March 12.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers Bristol and Plymouth Counties in Massachusetts. Impacted locations include the Taunton River near Bridgewater and lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads, as most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Additionally, caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Residents should avoid Woloski Park, which is expected to become impassable by most vehicles.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast. The river reached a stage of 8.0 feet as of 9:45 PM EDT Tuesday, which is the established flood stage. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.0 feet just after midnight tonight. Backwater flooding from the Taunton River is expected to cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro.

Timeline

The Flood Warning onset begins at 2:00 AM EDT on Wednesday, March 11. The river is forecast to fall below flood stage on Wednesday evening, with the warning officially ending at 2:00 AM EDT on Thursday, March 12.