WASHINGTON, RI — ...The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Rhode Island...
Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 200 PM EDT.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Wood River at Hope Valley.
* WHEN...From early this morning to this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, In Richmond, floodwaters begin to pond onto Wood Rive
Flooding in Washington, RI can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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