Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 7 at 1:52AM EDT until July 7 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 10:52pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeastern Massachusetts, including the
following area, Southern Bristol MA and Rhode Island, including
the following areas, Block Island RI, Bristol RI, Eastern Kent RI,
Newport RI, Northwest Providence RI, Southeast Providence RI,
Washington RI and Western Kent RI.
* 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
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Southern Bristol; Northwest Providence; Southeast Providence; Western Kent; Eastern Kent; Bristol; Washington; Newport; Block Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Boston/Norton MA
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