Flood Warning issued May 23 at 9:13PM EDT until May 24 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

…The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton MA has issued a
Flood Warning 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 forecast.

* WHERE…Taunton River near Bridgewater.

* WHEN…From late tonight to early tomorrow afternoon.

* 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 8:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 7.9 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.0
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage tomorrow morning.
– Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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