Wetter-Warnungen, Columbia Heights

Flood Warning issued May 18 at 9:42PM EDT until May 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Rhode Island... 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 Wood River Junction. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Floodwaters begin to spread onto Driftwood Drive in Charlestown. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 5.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM EDT Saturday was 5.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning and continue falling to 4.8 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 945 AM EDT.