Wetter-Warnungen, Carolina Village Historic District

Flood Warning issued May 18 at 11:51AM EDT until May 21 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Rhode Island... Pawcatuck River At Wood River Junction affecting Washington County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Connecticut...Rhode Island... Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting Washington and New London Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Rhode Island... Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Providence and Kent Counties. 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 Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Floodwaters begin to spread onto Driftwood Drive in Charlestown. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 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 10:45 AM EDT Saturday was 5.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday evening and continue falling to 4.9 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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. 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 this afternoon at 100 PM EDT.