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