Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Providence, RI ∙ Cranston, RI ∙ Warwick, RI ∙ Fall River, MA ∙ Brockton, MA ∙ New Bedford, MA ∙ Pawtucket, RI ∙ Taunton, MA ∙ Woods Hole, MA ∙ Sagamore Beach, MA

Full Alert Message

Flood Watch National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1254 AM EST Fri Nov 6 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * 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 PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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