Flood Warning for Taunton River Near Bridgewater
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A Flood Warning is in effect for the Taunton River near Bridgewater affecting Plymouth and Bristol Counties in Massachusetts from this evening through Tuesday evening.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Massachusetts
- Issued
- September 27, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Boston/Norton MA
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Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA. The alert is effective from September 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT through September 29, 2026 at 11:00 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
Taunton River near Bridgewater in Plymouth and Bristol Counties, Massachusetts. This includes areas such as Bridgewater and lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro.
What You Should Do
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Heed the advice of local officials and evacuate if asked to do so. Beware of the dangers of crossing flooded roadways.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast. The river is expected to rise above flood stage (8.0 feet) to a crest of 9.4 feet early Monday afternoon before falling below flood stage Tuesday afternoon.
Timeline
The warning begins this evening (September 27) and continues until Tuesday evening (September 29). The river is forecast to crest early Monday afternoon.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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