River Flood Warning Issued In Plymouth County

PLYMOUTH, MA — A flood warning for Taunton River will go into effect Wednesday morning, affecting Plymouth and Bristol Counties, the National Weather Service announced Tuesday afternoon.

Minor flooding is expected near Bridgewater from Wednesday morning "until further notice," the NWS said.

Backwater flooding from the Taunton River will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro, according to the NWS.

"This will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles for an extended period of time," the NWS said. "Beware of the dangers of crossing flooded roadways. The water may be deeper than you think. Floodwaters have the ability to damage roadways. Heed the advice of local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so."

The NWS urged anyone walking near riverbanks to use caution and to "turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads, as most flood deaths occur in vehicles.