Reform School (historical), RI Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued May 17 at 11:27AM EDT until May 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Rhode Island...Connecticut... Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Kent and Providence Counties. Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington Counties. Pawcatuck River At Wood River Junction affecting Washington County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Rhode Island... Wood River At Hope Valley 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...Pawtuxet River at Cranston. * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Parking lots and roads are flooded in low lying areas of Warwick and Cranston near the Pawtuxet River. Impacted roads include River Street, Pioneer Avenue, Bellows Street and Venturi Avenue in Warwick. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 9.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM EDT Friday was 10.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening and continue falling to 7.6 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 this afternoon at 245 PM EDT.

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