Varningar, Westerly Public Library

Flood Warning issued May 18 at 4:37PM EDT until May 19 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Rhode Island...Connecticut... Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington Counties. Pawcatuck River At Wood River Junction affecting Washington County. 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 Westerly. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs along the Pawcatuck River. Along Route 3 in Hopkinton, floodwaters encroach on lowest lying homes in French Village. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 7.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a maximum value of 7.1 feet late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 100 AM EDT.