Station Name: TAUNTON RIVER NEAR BRIDGEWATER, MA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 43 feet

Nearest Address:
Titicut St
Bridgewater, MA 02346
Plymouth County

GPS Coordinates: 41.9339903, -70.9564307

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued March 16 at 3:04PM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 3:04 PM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding is possible from periods of heavy rain through tonight combined with last week/s snow melt. * WHERE...All of southern New England except the outer-Islands. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of heavy showers and potentially a few embedded thunder will continue through tonight. This combined with last week/s snow melt may result in some river and small stream flooding as well as pockets poor drainage street flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

High Wind Warning issued March 16 at 3:00PM EDT until March 17 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 3:00 PM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

Flood Warning issued March 16 at 11:34PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 11:34 PM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 2:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Massachusetts...Rhode Island... Sudbury River At Saxonville affecting Middlesex County. Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Kent and Providence Counties. Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Plymouth and Bristol Counties. Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County. For the Sudbury River...including Saxonville...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Pawtuxet River...including Cranston...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Taunton River...including Bridgewater...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Wood River...including Hope Valley...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Taunton River near Bridgewater. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Backwater flooding from the Taunton River will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles for an extended period of time. Beware of the dangers of crossing flooded roadways. The water may be deeper than you think. Floodwaters have the ability to damage roadways. Heed the advice of local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 PM EDT Monday the stage was 6.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 9.3 feet early Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Tuesday afternoon at 215 PM EDT.

Flood Warning issued March 16 at 11:34PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 11:34 PM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 2:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Massachusetts...Rhode Island... Sudbury River At Saxonville affecting Middlesex County. Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Kent and Providence Counties. Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Plymouth and Bristol Counties. Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County. For the Sudbury River...including Saxonville...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Pawtuxet River...including Cranston...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Taunton River...including Bridgewater...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Wood River...including Hope Valley...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pawtuxet River at Cranston. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Flooding will occur along Pioneer Avenue, Bellows Street and Venturi Avenue in Warwick. Some homes are impacted on Avery Road and Wellington Avenue in Cranston. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 PM EDT Monday the stage was 8.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 10.5 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Tuesday afternoon at 215 PM EDT.

Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 3:00PM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 3:00 PM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and central, eastern, and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.