Flood Warning for Taunton River Near Bridgewater (Sep 29, 2026)

Source: NOAA · Southeastern Massachusetts

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A Flood Warning remains in effect for the Taunton River near Bridgewater in Bristol and Plymouth Counties until 2:00 AM EDT Tuesday.

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Record type
Flood Warning
Affected area
Southeastern Massachusetts
Issued
September 29, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Boston/Norton MA

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Alert Details

A Flood Warning issued by NWS Boston/Norton MA is in effect for the Taunton River near Bridgewater. The alert was issued at 1:06 AM EDT on September 29, 2026, and is now in effect until late tonight.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the Taunton River near Bridgewater in Bristol and Plymouth Counties, Massachusetts. Backwater flooding from the Taunton River is causing flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro, making Woloski Park impassable by most vehicles.

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 occurring and forecast. At 11:45 PM EDT Monday the river stage was 9.0 feet. Flood stage is 8.0 feet.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective from 1:06 AM EDT September 29 until 2:00 AM EDT September 30. The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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A Flood Warning remains in effect for the Taunton River near Bridgewater in Bristol and Plymouth Counties until 2:00 AM EDT Tuesday.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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