The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton MA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Massachusetts. Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Bristol and Plymouth Counties. For the Taunton River. including Bridgewater. Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT. Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Taunton River near Bridgewater. * WHEN. From late tonight to early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS. At 8.0 feet, Backwater flooding from the Taunton River will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles. Beware of the dangers of crossing flooded roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 8:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 7.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
