What is happening
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...East Central Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts... Southeastern Plymouth County in southeastern Massachusetts... * WHEN...Until 1045 PM EST. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 839 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... New Bedford, Plymouth, Dartmouth, Marion, Wareham, Fairhaven, Acushnet, Freetown, Mattapoisett and Rochester. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
