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Location: Fairhaven, MA
Elevation: 67ft
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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:42 AM Mar. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Vineyard Sound and
Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Rhode Island
Sound and Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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River Flood Warning
Issued: 3:24 AM Mar. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Taunton River near Bridgewater.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 8.0 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.
Beware of the dangers of crossing flooded roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 PM EDT Wednesday was 8.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue falling to 6.9 feet Saturday
evening.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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