NORTHERN BRISTOL; WESTERN PLYMOUTH; EASTERN PLY… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeastern Massachusetts, including the following areas, Barnstable, Dukes, Plymouth and Bristol counties, and Rhode Island, including the following areas, Block Island, Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence and Washington counties.
* WHEN...From 4 AM EST early this morning 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 debris.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of heavy rain today 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
Flooding in Northern Bristol; Western Plymouth; Eastern Plymouth; Southern Bristol; Southern Plymouth; Barnstable; Dukes; Northwest Providence; Southeast Providence; Western Kent; Eastern Kent; Bristol; Washington; Newport; Block Island 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.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS