Flood Watch, Northern Bristol, Western Plymouth, Eastern Plymouth and 12 more.
Issued 5 Nov 2026 16:37 UTC (2 hours ago). Fetched from the source just now. ALERT: an authority says it may happen or is expected; an alert is not the event.
Flood Watch for Northern Bristol, Western Plymouth, Eastern Plymouth and 12 more. The NWS: "Flood Watch issued November 5 at 11:37AM EST until November 7 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA".
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeastern Massachusetts, including the following areas, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Northern Bristol MA, Southern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA and Western Plymouth MA and Rhode Island, including the following areas, Block Island RI, Bristol RI, Eastern Kent RI, Newport RI, Northwest Providence RI, Southeast Providence RI, Washington RI and Western Kent RI.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with leaf debris.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of heavy rain late tonight through Saturday morning may result in an area of 2 to 4 inches of rainfall across RI and Southeast MA, with a low risk (less than 30 percent) of isolated amounts of 5 to 6 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.