Massachusetts Severe Flood Watch | Effective 07/05/2026 21:30

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued July 6 at 12:30AM EDT until July 7 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 9:30pm
Expires: 
July 6, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
* 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 Tuesday 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 today into Tuesday afternoon. Widespread rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches are expected into Tuesday. However, narrow bands of torrential rainfall may result in localized amounts of 4-6 inches of rain inside 6 hours. It remains low confidence when and where these potential narrow bands of heavy rainfall setup. However, if they occur they will bring the potential for urban and/or small stream flash flooding. - 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: 
Northern Bristol; Western Plymouth; Eastern Plymouth; Southern Plymouth; Barnstable
Forcast Office: 
NWS Boston/Norton MA