Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Providence, RI ∙ Cranston, RI ∙ Warwick, RI ∙ Fall River, MA ∙ Brockton, MA ∙ New Bedford, MA ∙ Pawtucket, RI ∙ Taunton, MA ∙ South Harwich, MA ∙ Richmond, RI

Full Alert Message

Flood Watch National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 152 AM EDT Tue Jul 7 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southeastern Massachusetts, including the following areas, Barnstable MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Northern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA and Western Plymouth MA. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of heavy rain are expected at times through this morning. Heavy rain will be most likely through this afternoon. Widespread additional rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches are expected. However, narrow bands of torrential rainfall may result in localized amounts of 2-4 inches of rain - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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