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NWS Boston/Norton MAFF.W 0006July 30, 2026

Flash Flood Warning: Washington County, RI

The National Weather Service office in Boston/Norton issued a flash flood warning for Washington County in Rhode Island, which was in force until 11:45 a.m. local time on July 30. It was the 6th flash flood warning the NWS office in Boston/Norton issued in 2026. Rhode Island had 2 flash flood warnings in July 2026, against 2 in an average July of 2008-2025 (Rhode Island's flash flood warnings by year).

ExpiredWarning

Issued8:43 a.m. EDT, July 30, 2026
In force8:43 a.m. EDT, July 30, 2026
Expired11:45 a.m. EDT, July 30, 2026

In force for 3 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.

The notice

Issued by
National Weather Service, Boston/Norton MA
Area
Washington County
State
Rhode Island
Level
Warning
Issued
8:43 a.m. EDT, July 30, 2026
Expires
11:45 a.m. EDT, July 30, 2026
CAP severity, certainty, urgency
Severe, Likely, Immediate
VTEC event
KBOX FF.W 0006
Official source
National Weather Service: the notice at its source

Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. AreaZine rebuilds this page from the agency's record; the agency's page is the one to act on. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.

The notice as issued

FFWBOX The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Washington County in Rhode Island... * Until 1145 AM EDT. * At 843 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. 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... South Kingstown, Westerly, Narragansett, Hopkinton, Charlestown, Richmond and Exeter.

What the agency told people to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.