929 WGUS71 KBOX 070214 FFSBOX Flash Flood Statement National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 914 PM EST Fri Nov 6 2026 MAC005-023-070430- /O.CON.KBOX.FF.W.0015.000000T0000Z-261107T0430Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Bristol MA-Plymouth MA- 914 PM EST Fri Nov 6 2026 ...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR SOUTHEASTERN BRISTOL AND SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH COUNTIES... At 914 PM EST, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain which has led to numerous road closures across Acushnet and New Bedford. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... New Bedford, Fall River, Plymouth, Dartmouth, Marion, Middleborough, Wareham, Bourne, Fairhaven, Westport, Carver, Lakeville, Acushnet, Freetown, Mattapoisett and Rochester. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. && LAT...LON 4176 7107 4181 7093 4190 7066 4184 7053 4178 7060 4177 7063 4176 7063 4177 7062 4176 7062 4177 7061 4176 7061 4160 7079 4153 7103 FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED $$ FT