Varování, Noyes-Wells Lot

Flood Warning issued May 18 at 8:00AM EDT until May 20 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Rhode Island...Connecticut... Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Providence and Kent Counties. Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington Counties. Pawcatuck River At Wood River Junction affecting Washington County. For the Pawtuxet River...including Scituate Reservoir, Cranston... Minor flooding is forecast. For the Pawcatuck River...including Wood River Junction, Westerly... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pawcatuck River at Wood River Junction. * WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Floodwaters begin to spread onto Driftwood Drive in Charlestown. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 5.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 AM EDT Saturday was 5.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday morning and continue falling to 4.8 feet early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 200 PM EDT.