Flood Warning Issued for Taunton River in Bristol and Plymouth Counties
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Taunton River near Bridgewater, with minor flooding expected to impact Bristol and Plymouth Counties through early Thursday.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Massachusetts
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Boston/Norton MA
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeastern Massachusetts.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton MA has issued a Flood Warning for the Taunton River near Bridgewater. The alert is in effect from late tonight through early Thursday morning, March 12.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Bristol and Plymouth Counties in Massachusetts. Impacted locations include the Taunton River near Bridgewater and lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads, as most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Additionally, caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Residents should avoid Woloski Park, which is expected to become impassable by most vehicles.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast. The river reached a stage of 8.0 feet as of 9:45 PM EDT Tuesday, which is the established flood stage. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.0 feet just after midnight tonight. Backwater flooding from the Taunton River is expected to cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro.
Timeline
The Flood Warning onset begins at 2:00 AM EDT on Wednesday, March 11. The river is forecast to fall below flood stage on Wednesday evening, with the warning officially ending at 2:00 AM EDT on Thursday, March 12.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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