Flash Flood Warning
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Issued by NWS Boston/Norton MA
⏳ In force until Sat 7 Nov, 07:30 📍 Bristol, MA; Plymouth, MA (approximate) 🕑 31 min ago
At 914 PM EST, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain which has led to numerous road closures across Acushnet and New Bedford. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Law enforcement report…
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyLikely
EventFlash Flood Warning
Response typeAvoid
CategoryMet
Affected areaBristol, MA; Plymouth, MA
Issuing authorityNWS Boston/Norton MA
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-11-06T21:14:00-05:00
Effective2026-11-06T21:14:00-05:00
Onset2026-11-06T21:14:00-05:00
Expires2026-11-06T23:30:00-05:00
📋 Official instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.58d55b9dbeab9018ab3a037f7c64a6f686f4bf87.001.1
Message typeUpdate
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.56af79ec0319b4877e7f0316b98c2318805594ba.001.1
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
- Avoid flooded roads, rivers and drainage channels; do not walk or drive through moving water.
- Move valuables and people to higher ground if water is rising near you.
- Follow local authority and Red Cross updates for the area.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- At 914 PM EST, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain which has led to numerous road closures across Acushnet and New Bedford.
- Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2.5 inches are possible in the warned area.
- Flash flooding is already occurring.
- HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
- SOURCE...Law enforcement report…
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